Redmi Note 5 vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $200 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads — 63/100 vs 25/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,030,590 vs 282,713).
Redmi Note 5
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $249
- Better portability (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1030590 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 180g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra scores 38 points higher (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 5 | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 1030590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $249 |
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 5 and Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads Redmi Note 5 by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Redmi Note 5 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (61/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 38 points (63/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on performance (58/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.