Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 66/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 2,112,047).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 82

Vivo S50 Pro mini

Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $485

  • Overall rating 66/100

What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 2112047
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6405
  • Lighter: 191g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 13 points higher (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2112047 2974201
Geekbench Single 1555 2833
Geekbench Multi 6405 9119
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 191 g
Launch price $250 $485

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
66/100
2112047 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
79/100 +29.0%
2974201 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

Vivo S50 Pro mini

$485

Launch price difference: $235. Redmi Turbo 5 was $235 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (64/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.