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; estimated prices are $250 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,824,644 vs 2,809,170).
Redmi Turbo 5
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper: $250 vs $450
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2824644 vs 2809170
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 72/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 2824644 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $250 | $450 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (76/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (76/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.