Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $250 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,333,285).
Redmi Turbo 5
Vivo iQOO 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2333285
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $550
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6403
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (93/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 212 g | |
| Price | $250 | $550 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (93/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.