Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 2,096,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 2096581
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2112047 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.