Apple iPhone 16 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $447 and $250. Both devices score the same overall rating of 67/100. Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 204g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 67/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Performance 82
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 66
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 6403
  • Lighter: 170g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1650000
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $447

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

The Apple iPhone 16 and the Redmi Turbo 5 received the same MobileRank rating — 67/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1650000 2809170
Geekbench Single 3100 1553
Geekbench Multi 7700 6403
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2756x1268
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 147
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 170 g 204 g
Price $447 $250
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
  • 3561 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
67/100
1650000 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +41.3%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16
$447
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $197. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $197.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (74/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

Both devices scored 67/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 16.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.