Poco M5 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $170 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 41/100 (a 26-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 552,286).
Poco M5
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 201g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $250
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 26 points higher (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $250 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Poco M5 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $80. Poco M5 was $80 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (80/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 26 points (67/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.