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; estimated prices are $499 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 54/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,760,000).

The Poco F8 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2760000
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Poco F8 scores 7 points higher (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (93/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2760000 2809170
Geekbench Single 3050 1553
Geekbench Multi 9300 6403
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
Price $499 $250
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +1.8%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Poco F8 by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $249. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $249.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (65/100 vs 43/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (93/100 vs 75/100).

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 7 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 61/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.