Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $300 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,728,128); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper: $300 vs $999
- Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2728128
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 8358
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | $300 | $999 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $699. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $699.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.