Nokia 5 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $169 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 18/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5
Performance 11
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 6
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia 5 better?
  • Lighter: 152g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $250

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 49 points higher (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 5: The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 180440 2809170
Geekbench Single 205 1553
Geekbench Multi 827 6403
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x720 2756x1268
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 152 g 204 g
Launch price $169 $250
Camera comparison
Nokia 5
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
18/100
180440 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +93.6%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nokia 5 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5
$169
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $81. Nokia 5 was $81 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (80/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (74/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.