Poco M8 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $289 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,035,754).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 68
Design 42
Value for money 90
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1035754
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
  • Lighter: 204g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $289

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 7/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (43/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

Poco M8 Pro: The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8 Pro Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1035754 2809170
Geekbench Single 1237 1553
Geekbench Multi 3281 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 204 g
Price $289 $250
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
41/100
1035754 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +63.1%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Poco M8 Pro by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8 Pro
$289
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $39. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $39.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (43/100 vs 7/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco M8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.