Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo S16

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Vivo S16 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo S16
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 51
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 204g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo S16, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo S16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2809170 1010069
Geekbench Single 1553 1298
Geekbench Multi 6403 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 204 g 182 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo S16
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Vivo S16
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100 -178.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Vivo S16 by 178.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Vivo S16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (80/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (74/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Vivo S16 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo S16?

The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.