Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400; launch prices were $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads — 65/100 vs 25/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo has the bigger battery (7620 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,052,566 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 212g).

The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 40 points (65/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 5

Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 10

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo

Performance 76
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 71
Portability 51
Value for money 80

What makes Redmi Note 5 better?

  • Lighter: 180g vs 212g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2052566 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 7620 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo scores 40 points higher (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads (71/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 10/100, Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo (80/100 vs 51/100).

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo: The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 5 Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Dimensity 8400
AnTuTu 282713 2052566
Geekbench Single 294 1579
Geekbench Multi 1083 6100
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution — 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7620 mAh
Charging — 90W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 4400 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions — 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm
Weight 180 g 212 g
Launch price $200 $250

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 5

  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 5

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 5

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo

  • 7620 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 5 and Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100
282713 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 8400
65/100 +86.2%
2052566 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads Redmi Note 5 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 5

$200

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo

$250

Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 5 was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (76/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (32/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo (80/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?

The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 40 points (65/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?

The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?

The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?

The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads on performance (76/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?

The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.