Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Redmi Note 5

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $270 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-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 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Neo7 Turbo

Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 86

Redmi Note 5

Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 10

What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Redmi Note 5 better?

  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $270

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Redmi Note 5, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100, Redmi Note 5 — 10/100; 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 Note 5 (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (80/100 vs 50/100).

Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo Redmi Note 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 2560650 282713
Geekbench Single 2233 294
Geekbench Multi 7478 1083
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 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 15 —
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm —
Weight 205 g 180 g
Launch price $270 $200

Camera comparison

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Redmi Note 5

  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera

Display comparison

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Redmi Note 5

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Redmi Note 5

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2560650 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100 -805.7%
282713 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Redmi Note 5 by 805.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme Neo7 Turbo

$270

Redmi Note 5

$200

Launch price difference: $70. Redmi Note 5 was $70 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (35/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (80/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi Note 5?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi Note 5?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi Note 5?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi Note 5?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Redmi Note 5?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.