Redmi K50i vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 57/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,089,139); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 204g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50i vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 10 points higher (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K50i Redmi Turbo 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1089139 2809170
Geekbench Single 1139 1553
Geekbench Multi 3842 6403
Display 6.6" FFS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2756x1268
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5080 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 200 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50i and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100
1089139 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +61.2%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi K50i by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (80/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (74/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K50i and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K50i has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K50i leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50i over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.