Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $250 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 1,757,044).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 82

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $700

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1555

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2112047 1757044
Geekbench Single 1555 2004
Geekbench Multi 6405 5311
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 204 g —
Launch price $250 $700

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
66/100
2112047 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 -20.2%
1757044 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Turbo 5 was $450 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.