Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $250 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7560); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $840
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2112047 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 61.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Redmi Turbo 5 was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.