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 — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-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 1,119,714).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
  • 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 (80/100 vs 63/100)
  • 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 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). 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 — 86/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 63/100). 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).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2809170 1119714
Geekbench Single 1553 1488
Geekbench Multi 6403 3373
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
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -150.9%
1119714 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1549. Redmi Turbo 5 was $1549 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 63/100).

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 17 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 67/100, 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 (80/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.