Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia 1

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 8/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3330); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 46 points (54/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 46 points higher (54/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Sony Xperia 1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 2809170 891237
Geekbench Single 1553 968
Geekbench Multi 6403 2731
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 178 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -215.2%
891237 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 215.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (77/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 46 points (54/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.