Redmi 10C vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $150 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 34/100 (a 33-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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 33 points (67/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 44
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $250

  • Better portability (62/100 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 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 33 points higher (67/100 vs 34/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, 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 Redmi 10C (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C 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 Redmi 10C Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 421228 2809170
Geekbench Single 412 1553
Geekbench Multi 1410 6403
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 2756x1268
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 204 g
Launch price $150 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 10C and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
34/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +85.0%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi 10C by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 10C
$150
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi 10C was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (80/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (74/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 33 points (67/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Redmi Turbo 5?

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

Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.