Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Xiaomi Redmi 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the clear pick for performance and display: its Dimensity 9500s and 120Hz AMOLED outclass the Redmi 12's Helio G88 and 90Hz LCD. It also doubles the RAM, with 16 GB versus 8 GB.
Battery capacity and charging both favor the Turbo 5 Max: 9,000 mAh and 100 W, compared with 5,000 mAh and 18 W on the Redmi 12. The Turbo's main camera adds optical image stabilization and 4K recording; the Redmi 12 tops out at 2K. The Redmi 12's ultrawide camera does have the larger sensor, at 1/2.8″ versus 1/4″.
The Redmi 12 weighs less, at 198.5 g versus 219 g, and supports expandable storage. The Turbo 5 Max offers up to 1 TB of internal storage, against 256 GB, while the Redmi 12 keeps a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Turbo suits buyers after power, a stronger screen, and a larger battery; the Redmi 12 suits those who want a memory card slot and headphone jack.
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max suits buyers prioritizing performance, with a Dimensity 9500s and 16 GB of RAM.
Xiaomi Redmi 12
The Redmi 12 suits buyers who want expandable storage and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,645,000
- against 249,400
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Xiaomi Redmi 12, if you care about…
- Weight
- 198.5 g
- against 219 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC11 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.73 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,645,000 Best value | 249,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,877 Best value | 446 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,236 Best value | 1,441 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 core, three Cortex-X4 cores and four Cortex-A720 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Orange, Green | Black, Blue, Silver, Cyan, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 198.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 85.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 9,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | LTPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.79″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,460 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B20, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,300 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 23053RN02A, 23053RN02Y, 23053RN02I, 23053RN02L, 23077RABDC |
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