Redmi Turbo 5 vs Xiaomi 12T
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $250 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 61/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,109,632).
Redmi Turbo 5
Xiaomi 12T
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1109632
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $380
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 204g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 6 points higher (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $380 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Xiaomi 12T by 153.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $130. Redmi Turbo 5 was $130 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (80/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Xiaomi 12T by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Xiaomi 12T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.