Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE S30
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 24/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 514,398); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 204g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 30 points higher (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 14/100). 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 S30 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (72/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 184 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE S30 by 446.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (72/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (70/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 30 points (54/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.