Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia 10 III

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690; launch prices were $250 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-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 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Sony Xperia 10 III
Performance 42
Display 61
Camera 17
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 10
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 499040
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1897
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $450

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 204g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 10 III, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, Sony Xperia 10 III — 10/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 III: The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Sony Xperia 10 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Snapdragon 690
AnTuTu 2809170 499040
Geekbench Single 1553 780
Geekbench Multi 6403 1897
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.0" OLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 169 g
Launch price $250 $450
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia 10 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 III Snapdragon 690
39/100 -462.9%
499040 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 462.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Sony Xperia 10 III
$450

Launch price difference: $200. Redmi Turbo 5 was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (85/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (37/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (74/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 10 III — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.