Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 33/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,085,000).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 6403

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2085000
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (93/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Air Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2085000 2809170
Geekbench Single 3610 1553
Geekbench Multi 8810 6403
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Air Apple A19
33/100
2085000 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +25.8%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (59/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (72/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.