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Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 194,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 4.7 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 Poco F9 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Level

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 45,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 2,670 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 194,999 PKR 149,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 31, 2026 (Expected) January 29, 2026
Dimensions 157.5 x 75.3 x 8.6 mm 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm
Weight 218 g Better 219 g
Water resistance IP68 / IP69 IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K.
Display
Screen size 6.59 Inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1156 x 2510 Pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, Capacitive Touchscreen 185Hz HDR10+ / HDR Vivid Dolby Vision 4500 nits AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Xiaomi Longjing Glass.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, (3 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),
CPU Octa-Core, 2 x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 Immortalis-G925 MC12
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200 MP + 50 MP Telephoto + 8 MP Ultrawide, OIS, PDAF, 2.5x Optical Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), HDR Better 20 MP, f/2.2, wide
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, Slow-motion up to 960fps/1920fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6330 mAh Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better
Wired charging 100W Wired, 50W Wireless, 27W Reverse Wired, 22.5W Reverse Wireless, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100W PPS 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM, up to 2 active SIMs simultaneously Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC, Auracast 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Color Spectrum Sensor Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor.
USB USB Type-C, OTG 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, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro 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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, (3 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),.

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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.