Realme Note 80 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Realme Note 80 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $95 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 80 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Note 80
Performance 32
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money 50
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Realme Note 80 better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $95 vs $250

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Note 80 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme Note 80 — 50/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Realme Note 80: The Realme Note 80 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 Note 80 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Unisoc T7250 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2809170
Geekbench Single 600 1553
Geekbench Multi 1800 6403
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2756x1268
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 197 g 204 g
Launch price $95 $250
Camera comparison
Realme Note 80
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme Note 80
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Realme Note 80
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Note 80
$95
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $155. Realme Note 80 was $155 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (80/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (85/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (74/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Note 80 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme Note 80 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Realme Note 80 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Realme Note 80 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.