Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 514,398); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.
Redmi Turbo 5
Vivo iQOO U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 446.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (74/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.