Realme 8 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 50/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 534,895); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8 doesn't; the Realme 8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 204g).
Realme 8
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 204g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Realme 8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 8 (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (73/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 8 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Realme 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 8
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme 8 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (80/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 8 (74/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (73/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Realme 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 8 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 8 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.