Redmi Turbo 5 vs Xiaomi 15
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $250 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5240); the Xiaomi 15 is faster in AnTuTu (2,923,262 vs 2,809,170).
Redmi Turbo 5
Xiaomi 15
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper: $250 vs $635
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2923262 vs 2809170
- Better Geekbench Single: 3092 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9147 vs 6403
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (93/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 2923262 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $250 | $635 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $385. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $385.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (67/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (61/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (93/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 15?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on performance (67/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Xiaomi 15?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for active users.