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).
Redmi Turbo 5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $642. Redmi Turbo 5 was $642 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.