Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $250 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,809,170).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 216g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2809170
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (93/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2809170 3815522
Geekbench Single 1553 3228
Geekbench Multi 6403 9553
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 216 g
Price $250 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +26.4%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $249. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $249.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (82/100 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (45/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (93/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.