Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo Y18

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo Y18 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 37/100 (a 30-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 346,495); the Vivo Y18 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 30 points (67/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Vivo Y18
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 204g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo Y18, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 30 points higher (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y18: The Vivo Y18 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo Y18
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 2809170 346495
Geekbench Single 1553 420
Geekbench Multi 6403 1364
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2756x1268 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 840 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g 185 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y18
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y18
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Vivo Y18
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo Y18, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Vivo Y18 MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -710.7%
346495 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Vivo Y18 by 710.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Vivo Y18
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (80/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (85/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (74/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y18?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 30 points (67/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo Y18?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y18 — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y18?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo Y18?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y18 is a better fit for everyday use.