Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7400 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2112047 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Redmi Turbo 5 was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.