Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 2,112,047).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $450
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 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
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2112047 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi Turbo 5 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.