Apple iPhone 17 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $799 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 204g).

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
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 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 6403
  • Lighter: 177g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2450000
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (72/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2450000 2809170
Geekbench Single 3608 1553
Geekbench Multi 8810 6403
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 177 g 204 g
Price $799 $250
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
55/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +12.8%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $549. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $549.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (64/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (72/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.