Head to head

Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 165,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 15.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max costs PKR 16,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 4,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 70W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 10 VII Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 165,999 PKR 149,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 2025 January 29, 2026
Dimensions 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm
Weight 160 g Better 219 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K.
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2520 pixels (~449 ppi density) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Xiaomi Longjing Glass.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno Immortalis-G925 MC12
Operating system Android 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) 8 MP, f/2.2 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom LED flash, HDR, panorama Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide) 20 MP, f/2.2, wide Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps3.5mm Jack 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable 5000 mAh Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better
Wired charging 30W wired fast charging 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Sony Xperia 10 VII can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Sony Xperia 10 VII is listed at PKR 165,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 10 VII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Sony Xperia 10 VII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell, with 30W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 10 VII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),.

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.