OnePlus Turbo 6X vs Redmi 5 Plus
The OnePlus Turbo 6X (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $220 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Turbo 6X leads — 53/100 vs 20/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Turbo 6X has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Turbo 6X is faster in AnTuTu (979,430 vs 218,879); the OnePlus Turbo 6X has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Turbo 6X
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes OnePlus Turbo 6X better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 979430 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 1025 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2882 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $220
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Turbo 6X vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the OnePlus Turbo 6X scores 33 points higher (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X leads (57/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X leads (60/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus Turbo 6X — 62/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (57/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6X (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Turbo 6X | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 979430 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1025 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2882 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×75.9×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Turbo 6X
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Turbo 6X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Turbo 6X
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Turbo 6X and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Turbo 6X leads Redmi 5 Plus by 347.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi 5 Plus was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (57/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (76/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (60/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6X (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Turbo 6X or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus Turbo 6X significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 33 points (53/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Turbo 6X and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus Turbo 6X has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Turbo 6X or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus Turbo 6X leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Turbo 6X or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus Turbo 6X leads on performance (57/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Turbo 6X over the Redmi 5 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the OnePlus Turbo 6X (76/100 vs 32/100).