OnePlus 8 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The OnePlus 8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,003,562); the OnePlus 8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 204g).
OnePlus 8
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 180g vs 204g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1003562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $699
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 30/100). Value score: OnePlus 8 — 12/100, 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 OnePlus 8 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 8 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1003562 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×72.9×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $250 |
OnePlus 8
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 8
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 8 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads OnePlus 8 by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Redmi Turbo 5 was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (80/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (74/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 8 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The OnePlus 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 8 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The OnePlus 8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.