Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo iQOO U5

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 592,015); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO U5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO U5: The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo iQOO U5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 2809170 592015
Geekbench Single 1553 905
Geekbench Multi 6403 2003
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 185 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO U5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
29/100 -374.5%
592015 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 374.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Vivo iQOO U5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (72/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (68/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use.