Redmi Turbo 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $250 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 835,186).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $400

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 204g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (72/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 2809170 835186
Geekbench Single 1553 968
Geekbench Multi 6403 2731
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 204 g 191 g
Price $250 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -236.4%
835186 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 236.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $150. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (43/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (72/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (61/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.