Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,809,170).
Redmi Turbo 5
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $250 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2809170
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Lighter: 200g vs 204g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (93/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $250 | $1499 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 26.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1249. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $1249.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (93/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.