Redmi 15a vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 26/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 639,225); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Redmi 15a
Redmi Turbo 5
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 28 points higher (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi 15a by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 15a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (72/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.