Redmi Turbo 5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,809,170).
Redmi Turbo 5
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $250 vs $709
- Overall rating 67/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2809170
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6403
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $250 | $709 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $459. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $459.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (95/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.