Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
ZTE Axon 30S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 204g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 178.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (74/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 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 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.