Redmi 13 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Redmi 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $170 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 43/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 24 points (67/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13
Performance 38
Display 54
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 56
Value for money 56
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi 13 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $250

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 13 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 24 points higher (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Redmi 13 — 56/100, 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 13 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 13: The Redmi 13 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 13 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2809170
Geekbench Single 760 1553
Geekbench Multi 1890 6403
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2756x1268
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 204 g
Launch price $170 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi 13
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 13
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 13
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 13
$170
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $80. Redmi 13 was $80 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (80/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (74/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 24 points (67/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 13 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi 13 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 13 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi 13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.