Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.0mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

Xiaomi Black Shark 5

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 45
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4650 mAh

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 218g vs 219g

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2726802 1010069
Geekbench Single 2725 1298
Geekbench Multi 8932 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm
Weight 219 g 218 g
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 5

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 5

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 5

  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100 -170.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 170.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Xiaomi Black Shark 5

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (80/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?

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 Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.