Huawei Mate 20 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 52
Display 41
Camera 25
Battery 23
Portability 64
Value for money 0
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 204g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 736755 2809170
Geekbench Single 928 1553
Geekbench Multi 2875 6403
Display 6.5" LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2244x1080 2756x1268
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 204 g
Launch price $799 $250
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
41
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
39/100
736755 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +73.8%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Huawei Mate 20 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $549. Redmi Turbo 5 was $549 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (80/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 23/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.