Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 has better RAM than Realme GT 8T. In terms of display resolution, Realme GT 8T has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 which has resolution of 2712 x 1220. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 | Realme GT 8T |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 34990 | Rs. 36999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 02, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is Rs. 34990. The cost of Realme GT 8T is Rs. 36999.
Realme GT 8T has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5's 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme GT 8T has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 446 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 88.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Realme GT 8T has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme GT 8T's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 | Realme GT 8T |
| General | ||
| Model | Turbo 5 | GT 8T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 02, 2026 (Expected) | |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 446 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.7% | ~ 91.4% |
| Features | 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11b/g/a/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX, LHDC 5 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity, Ambient Light, Color Temperature, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | NEXT AI, AI Travel Snap Camera | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68/ IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 360° Ultimate Cooling, Durable Quality, Signal Catcher Algorithm | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Si/C | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 120W Super VOOC |