Google Pixel 7a vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $180 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 38/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,194,673).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 204g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $250

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 93/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1194673
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3451
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 16 points higher (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Google Tensor G2 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1194673 2809170
Geekbench Single 1459 1553
Geekbench Multi 3451 6403
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2756x1268
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 204 g
Price $180 $250
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +57.5%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Google Pixel 7a by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $70. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $70.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (43/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (67/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (72/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.