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).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 204g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -178.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 178.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.