Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $250 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $250 vs $1000
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (93/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $250 | $1000 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 112.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $750. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $750.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (43/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (68/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (93/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.