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).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 48 points (54/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 91
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
6/100 -1691.4%
156818 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 1691.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.