Fairphone 5 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $770 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 25/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4200); the Redmi Turbo 5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $770
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 29 points higher (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $770 | $250 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $520. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $520.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 29 points (54/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.