Realme 8 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Realme 8 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $260 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 23/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 514,398); the Realme 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (176g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro by 31 points (54/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 41
Battery 31
Design 80
Value for money 92
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Realme 8 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 204g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $260

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 8 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 31 points higher (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme 8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

Realme 8 Pro: The Realme 8 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 Realme 8 Pro Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 514398 2809170
Geekbench Single 746 1553
Geekbench Multi 1762 6403
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×73.9×8.1 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 176 g 204 g
Price $260 $250
Camera comparison
Realme 8 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8 Pro
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 8 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
23/100
514398 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +81.7%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme 8 Pro by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 8 Pro
$260
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $10. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $10.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (72/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (80/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme 8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro by 31 points (54/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 8 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme 8 Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

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

Should you choose the Realme 8 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme 8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.