Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 329,457); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 2726802 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 727.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (89/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.