Redmi Turbo 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,809,170); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $892

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2809170
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2809170 3942923
Geekbench Single 1553 3640
Geekbench Multi 6403 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 224 g
Launch price $250 $892
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +28.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $642. Redmi Turbo 5 was $642 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.