POCO X8 Power vs Redmi Turbo 5
₹11,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 Power starts ₹11,000 lower: ₹30,999 against ₹41,999 for the Redmi Turbo 5.
- The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 7,540 mAh.
- Only the Redmi Turbo 5 has an ultrawide camera. Only the Redmi Turbo 5 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Redmi Turbo 5 is the lighter phone: 204 g against 229 g.
Get the X8 Power for the lower price and the bigger battery. Get the Redmi Turbo 5 for the ultrawide camera, a stabilised main camera and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹33,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹41,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹46,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
X8 Power vs Redmi Turbo 5, answered
In India, the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999 and the Redmi Turbo 5 starts at ₹41,999.
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Which is cheaper, the X8 Power or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The X8 Power, by ₹11,000. Starting prices: ₹30,999 for the X8 Power, ₹41,999 for the Redmi Turbo 5. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999. The Redmi Turbo 5 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹46,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X8 Power or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 7,540 mAh. Both charge at 100W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The X8 Power has a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Turbo 5 a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Redmi Turbo 5 has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main on the X8 Power and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Turbo 5. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi Turbo 5, at 204 g to 229 g.
