Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 27/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 44 points higher (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 vs 45/100).

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 Blade A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680
Geekbench Multi 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 219 g 188 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

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 Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.