Redmi 5A vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $90 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 17/100 (a 50-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 180,934); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 204g).
Redmi 5A
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 137g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $250
- Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 50 points higher (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 10/100). 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: Redmi 5A — 18/100, 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 Redmi 5A (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 6403 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $250 |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5A and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi 5A by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $160. Redmi 5A was $160 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 50 points (67/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.