Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo Y05

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $250 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Vivo Y05
Performance 31
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 50
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1750
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $250

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo Y05, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo Y05
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 2809170
Geekbench Single 1553 580
Geekbench Multi 6403 1750
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2756x1268 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g 209 g
Launch price $250 $90
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Vivo Y05
$90

Launch price difference: $160. Vivo Y05 was $160 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (74/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.