Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 58/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
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 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 204g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 9 points higher (67/100 vs 58/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2809170 1010069
Geekbench Single 1553 1298
Geekbench Multi 6403 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 204 g 199 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -178.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 178.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.