Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $270 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 41/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 514,398).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 26 points (67/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 41
Display 32
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 45
Value for money 30
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5020 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 204g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $270

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 26 points higher (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9 Pro — 30/100, 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 Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 Note 9 Pro (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 Note 9 Pro Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 514398 2809170
Geekbench Single 746 1553
Geekbench Multi 1762 6403
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 204 g
Launch price $270 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
41/100
514398 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +81.7%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $20. Redmi Turbo 5 was $20 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 Note 9 Pro (74/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 26 points (67/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.