POCO X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Turbo 5
₹4,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi Turbo 5 starts ₹4,000 lower: ₹41,999 against ₹45,999 for the X8 Pro Max.
- The X8 Pro Max has the faster chip: the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s against the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,540 mAh.
- The Redmi Turbo 5 is the lighter phone: 204 g against 220 g.
Get the X8 Pro Max for the faster chip and the bigger battery. Get the Redmi Turbo 5 for the lower price and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹45,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹49,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹41,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹46,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Turbo 5, answered
In India, the POCO X8 Pro Max starts at ₹45,999 and the Redmi Turbo 5 starts at ₹41,999.
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Which is cheaper, the X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5, by ₹4,000. Starting prices: ₹41,999 for the Redmi Turbo 5, ₹45,999 for the X8 Pro Max. The X8 Pro Max comes in 2 versions, up to ₹49,999. The Redmi Turbo 5 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹46,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The X8 Pro Max, with 9,000 mAh to 7,540 mAh. Both charge at 100W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The X8 Pro Max has a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Turbo 5 a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the X8 Pro Max and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Turbo 5. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The X8 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, the Redmi Turbo 5 the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra. Going by published benchmark scores, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi Turbo 5, at 204 g to 220 g.
