This article will be comparing two smartphone devices from REDMI and POCO, of which the latest REDMI Turbo 5 has now been launched in the Indian market on Tuesday, 16th June 2026. The POCO X8 Pro, on the other hand, was launched earlier on 17th March this year and also comes with an almost similar set of specifications.
Let’s compare the REDMI Turbo 5 and POCO X8 Pro smartphones, and find the best device among the two.
REDMI Turbo 5 vs POCO X8 Pro
| Specifications | REDMI Turbo 5 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Dimension | 157.53 x 75.19 x 8.18 mm | 157.53 x 75.19 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 204 gm | 201.47 gm |
| Durability | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K Dust and Water Resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K Dust and Water Resistance |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network Connectivity | 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz Support | Wi-Fi 7 with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz Support |
| Bluetooth | Version 6.0 | Version 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Infrared Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra |
| Clock Speed | Up to 3.4GHz | Up to 3.4GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Operating System | Android 16 based Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Android 16 based Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Storage Options | 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB | 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | 1.5K OLED Display | 1.5K OLED Display |
| Screen Size | 6.59” | 6.59” |
| Screen Resolution | 2756 x 1268 Pixels | 2756 x 1268 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | Up to 2560Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | Up to 2560Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Brightness Rate | 3500 nits Peak Brightness | 3500 nits Peak Brightness |
| Display Features | Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, DC Dimming | Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, DC Dimming |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera + 8MP Ultrawide Camera | 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera + 8MP Ultrawide Camera |
| Front Camera | 20MP Front Camera | 20MP Front Camera |
| Video Recording | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at up to 960fps | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at up to 60fps |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Yes, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Scanner | Yes, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Scanner |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 7540 mAh Battery | 6500 mAh Battery |
| Charging Features | 100W Wired Fast Charging and 27W Wired Reverse Charging | 100W Wired Fast Charging and 27W Wired Reverse Charging |
| Other Features | REDMI Pixel Matrix RGB LEDs, Wildboost Optimization, 3D Ice-Loop Cooling System with 5300 mm² VC Cooling | POCO 3D Ice-Loop Cooling System with 5300 mm² VC Cooling |
| Price | 8GB/256GB – INR 35,999, 12GB/256GB – INR 38,999 | 8GB/256GB – INR 34,999, 12GB/256GB – INR 37,999 |
Clearly, both the REDMI Turbo 5 and POCO X8 Pro smartphones arrive with an almost similar set of specifications, and the two devices also share the same MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra chipset.
Speaking about the pricing, the recent price hike has increased the pricing of several handsets, and looking at the current pricing of the POCO X8 Pro in India, its 8GB/256GB variant now stands at INR 34,999, up from its launch price of INR 29,999. The 12GB/256GB variant is now priced at INR 37,999, up from its launch price of INR 32,999.
On the other hand, the REDMI Turbo 5 has also been launched in the same memory options, and is priced at INR 35,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant and INR 38,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant with launch offers. This makes the REDMI Turbo 5 INR 1,000 costlier than the POCO X8 Pro. However, the REDMI Turbo 5 is also being offered with a 60% buyback promise if it is returned within one year.
So based on all these factors, without doubts, the REDMI Turbo 5 takes a slight edge over the POCO X8 Pro when battery, added design features, and buyback promise are considered. However, performance-wise, both smartphones feature the same chipset and there won’t be much of a difference between the two.
