Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $250 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 50/100 (a 16-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 (2,112,047 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1799
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 16 points higher (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2112047 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1549. Redmi Turbo 5 was $1549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.