Realme 5i vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 27/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 329,457); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Redmi Turbo 5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.3mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 48
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 5i better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 204g

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 40 points higher (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Realme 5i: The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 5i Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 329457 2809170
Geekbench Single 321 1553
Geekbench Multi 1128 6403
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme 5i
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 5i and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 5i Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
27/100
329457 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +88.3%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme 5i by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (80/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (74/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.