Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia 5 V

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-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 (2,809,170 vs 1,519,456); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 72
Value for money 41
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1519456
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $999

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1553
  • Lighter: 182g vs 204g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 5 V (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (93/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2809170 1519456
Geekbench Single 1553 2004
Geekbench Multi 6403 5311
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 204 g 182 g
Price $250 $999
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
47/100 -84.9%
1519456 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Sony Xperia 5 V
$999

Price difference: $749. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $749.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (43/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 5 V (72/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (93/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 47/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 26/100).

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

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