Nokia 8.1 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $449 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 8/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 204g).
Nokia 8.1
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 180g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $250 vs $449
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 46 points higher (54/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $449 | $250 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nokia 8.1 by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (32/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (72/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (75/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 46 points (54/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.