Poco F8 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 66/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,112,047).

The Poco F8 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

Redmi Turbo 5

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 82

What makes Poco F8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2112047
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Poco F8 scores 8 points higher (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F8 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 3126402 2112047
Geekbench Single 3013 1555
Geekbench Multi 9287 6405
Display 6.6" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 204 g
Launch price $499 $250

Camera comparison

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Redmi Turbo 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
66/100 -48.0%
2112047 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8

$499

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

Launch price difference: $249. Redmi Turbo 5 was $249 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco F8 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.