Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $459 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,063,102).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 204g

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $459

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 7/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (43/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 78/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1063102 2809170
Geekbench Single 1162 1553
Geekbench Multi 3315 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 204 g
Price $459 $250
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
43/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +62.2%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $209. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $209.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (43/100 vs 7/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (62/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.