Redmi Turbo 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; estimated prices are $250 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 19/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $250 vs $280
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 204g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 35 points higher (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $250 | $280 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 573.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (76/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 35 points (54/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 19/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.