Realme 9i vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 421,228); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 46
Portability 60
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 9i better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 29 points higher (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Realme 9i: The Realme 9i 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 9i Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 421228 2809170
Geekbench Single 412 1553
Geekbench Multi 1410 6403
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2756x1268
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 480 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 9i and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 9i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +85.0%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme 9i by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9i
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (74/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.