Poco C61 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 27/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 195,539); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C61 doesn't.
Poco C61
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 40 points higher (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C61 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Poco C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C61 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Poco C61 by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C61
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (80/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (85/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C61 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C61 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.