Poco C81 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 34/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 33 points (67/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Poco C81 better?

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 33 points higher (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Poco C81: The Poco C81 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 Poco C81 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Unisoc T7250 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2809170
Geekbench Single 600 1553
Geekbench Multi 1800 6403
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Poco C81
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco C81
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco C81
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C81
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (80/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (85/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (74/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 33 points (67/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.