Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE Avid 589
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 6/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 156,818); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
ZTE Avid 589
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 167g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 48 points higher (54/100 vs 6/100). 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 0/100). 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 ZTE Avid 589 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 167 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 1691.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (72/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (91/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 48 points (54/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 6/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.