Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 7/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 155,362); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 47 points (54/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 47 points higher (54/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A7 Prime: The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 2809170 155362
Geekbench Single 1553 300
Geekbench Multi 6403 486
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.1" IPS LCD
Resolution 2756x1268 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 3200 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm
Weight 204 g 165 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A7 Prime MediaTek Helio A22
7/100 -1708.1%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 1708.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (32/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (72/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (93/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 47 points (54/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.