Pocophone F1 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $300 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 11/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 595,284); the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 43 points (54/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Pocophone F1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 12
Design 72
Value for money 89
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $300

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 43 points higher (54/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Pocophone F1 (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Pocophone F1 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Pocophone F1: The Pocophone F1 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 Pocophone F1 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 595284 2809170
Geekbench Single 563 1553
Geekbench Multi 2006 6403
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2246x1080 2756x1268
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 182 g 204 g
Price $300 $250
Camera comparison
Pocophone F1
  • Main: 12MP f/1.9
  • Front: 20MP
4
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Pocophone F1
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2246x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Pocophone F1
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Pocophone F1 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Pocophone F1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
11/100
595284 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +78.8%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Pocophone F1 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Pocophone F1
$300
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $50. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Pocophone F1 (32/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (72/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Pocophone F1 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 43 points (54/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Pocophone F1 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Pocophone F1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.