Redmi Turbo 5 vs Tecno Pova 6

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate; launch prices were $250 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 6 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 82

Tecno Pova 6

Performance 38
Display 80
Camera 46
Battery 61
Portability 63
Value for money 62

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 70W

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Tecno Pova 6, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Tecno Pova 6 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Tecno Pova 6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
AnTuTu 2112047 —
Geekbench Single 1555 760
Geekbench Multi 6405 1890
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 70W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, HIOS 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm
Weight 204 g 195 g
Launch price $250 $200

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Tecno Pova 6

  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Tecno Pova 6

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Tecno Pova 6

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

Tecno Pova 6

$200

Launch price difference: $50. Tecno Pova 6 was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (77/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 6 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Pova 6 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Tecno Pova 6 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.