Redmi Turbo 5 vs Tecno Spark 5 Air
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Spark 5 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 10/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 155,362); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 5 Air doesn't.
Redmi Turbo 5
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Tecno Spark 5 Air, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 44 points higher (54/100 vs 10/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). 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 Tecno Spark 5 Air (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Tecno Spark 5 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 174.6×79.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Tecno Spark 5 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Tecno Spark 5 Air by 1708.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Spark 5 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air by 44 points (54/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Spark 5 Air — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 5 Air is a better fit for everyday use.