Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 54
Value for money 84
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2728128 1010069
Geekbench Single 2680 1298
Geekbench Multi 8358 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -170.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads ZTE Axon 30S by 170.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (88/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.