Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,290,942).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 4 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 86
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2809170 1290942
Geekbench Single 1553 1675
Geekbench Multi 6403 4453
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g 204 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -117.6%
1290942 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 117.6% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (86/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (74/100 vs 56/100).

portability

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

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.