Redmi 17 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Redmi Turbo 5
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2410
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, 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 17 (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $250 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi 17 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Redmi 17 was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (80/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.