Redmi Turbo 5 vs Vivo Y21T (India)

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo Y21T (India) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 38/100 (a 29-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 421,228); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21T (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y21T (India) is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Vivo Y21T (India)
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y21T (India) better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 204g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Vivo Y21T (India), the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 29 points higher (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). 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 Y21T (India) (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (70/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y21T (India): The Vivo Y21T (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Vivo Y21T (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 2809170 421228
Geekbench Single 1553 412
Geekbench Multi 6403 1410
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 182 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Vivo Y21T (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21T (India) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100 -566.9%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Vivo Y21T (India) by 566.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Vivo Y21T (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (80/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (74/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (70/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y21T (India) — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

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

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21T (India) is a better fit for everyday use.