Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $270 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 20/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 218,879); the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $270
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 50 points higher (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 Turbo | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 2560650 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1069.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Redmi 5 Plus was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 50 points (70/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.