Realme X3 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $450 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 33/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 859,084); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Realme X3
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 204g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Cheaper: $250 vs $450
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 19/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 leads (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (43/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme X3 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Realme X3 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $450 | $250 |
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme X3 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme X3 by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (43/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (72/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme X3 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme X3 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme X3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.