Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $300 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,728,128).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $300 vs $709
- Overall rating 71/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2728128
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 8358
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Price | $300 | $709 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $409. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $409.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Xiaomi 17?
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 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.