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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6405 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.