Redmi Turbo 5 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $250 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 31/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $649
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 36 points higher (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100; 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 XZ2 Compact (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $649 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 371.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Turbo 5 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (80/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (85/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 36 points (67/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a better fit for everyday use.