Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo S50

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $250 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 1,794,400).

The Vivo S50 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5

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

Vivo S50

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 66
Value for money 74

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 1794400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $390

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)

What makes Vivo S50 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1555
  • Lighter: 196g vs 204g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo S50, the Vivo S50 scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo S50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 2112047 1794400
Geekbench Single 1555 1923
Geekbench Multi 6405 5179
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
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 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 204 g 196 g
Launch price $250 $390

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

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

Vivo S50

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • 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

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5

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

Vivo S50

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
66/100
2112047 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100 -17.7%
1794400 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Vivo S50 by 17.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

Vivo S50

$390

Launch price difference: $140. Redmi Turbo 5 was $140 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo S50 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.

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

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

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.