Fairphone 4 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $449 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 31/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 566,483); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $449
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 35 points higher (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (55/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Fairphone 4 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (55/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 35 points (66/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.