Redmi Turbo 5 vs POCO X8 Pro Max: When buying a smartphone, it is not enough to just look at the processor or camera. Battery, display, gaming performance and price are equally important. It becomes a little difficult to choose the right phone, especially when the budget is around ₹40,000 to ₹50,000. The Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are the two best options in this segment. Both smartphones feature powerful MediaTek processors, AMOLED displays, 100W fast charging, and 50MP cameras. So, let’s find out which one is better for you.
Price and Variants
The Redmi Turbo 5 is available in two variants: 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is priced at Rs. 41,999 and Rs. 54,999, respectively. The Poco X8 Pro Max, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 45,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. It is priced at Rs 57,999.
Display
In terms of display, both smartphones offer very good features. Redmi Turbo 5 features a bigger 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. It has a 120 Hz refresh rate and 3500 nits of peak brightness. The Poco X8 Pro Max features a large 6.83-inch AMOLED display with support for a 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 3500 nits of peak brightness.
Processor
Poco X8 Pro Max is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC. It comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The Redmi Turbo 5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra SoC. It also comes with UFS 4.1 storage and a 3D Ice Loop cooling system.
Battery and Charging
In battery, the Redmi Turbo 5 gets a silicon-carbon battery of 7,540 mAh, while the Poco X8 Pro Max has a 9,000 mAh battery. Both phones support 100W fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging.
Camera
The Redmi Turbo 5 comes with a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera. It comes with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. It has a 20 MP front camera for selfies and video calling. The Poco X8 Pro Max also gets a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. It has a 20 MP selfie camera on the front.
Design
Redmi Turbo 5 weighs around 204 grams, while the Poco X8 Pro Max weighs around 220 grams. In such a situation, the Redmi phone is a little lighter and can be comfortable to use for a long time. The Redmi Turbo 5 comes with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings along with Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The Poco X8 Pro Max also comes with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.