Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $250 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1299
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $1299 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1049. Redmi Turbo 5 was $1049 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.