Realme 16 Pro+ vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $330 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16 Pro+ leads — 68/100 vs 66/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 1,392,392).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16 Pro+
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Realme 16 Pro+ better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $330
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16 Pro+ vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Realme 16 Pro+ scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Realme 16 Pro+ — 72/100, 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 Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 Pro+ | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1392392 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 Pro+ and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Redmi Turbo 5 was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 16 Pro+ edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 16 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 16 Pro+ leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 Pro+ over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.