Redmi Turbo 5 Alternative: With the entry of Redmi Turbo 5 in the Indian market, the competition in the mid-range smartphone segment has become more interesting. Coming with 7,540mAh battery and Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, this phone directly challenges Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37 5G. All three smartphones come in almost the same price segment, but there are many important differences in terms of battery, camera, display and software support. If you are planning to buy a new smartphone, then this comparison may be useful for you.
The starting price of Redmi Turbo 5 has been kept at Rs 37,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model, while its 12GB RAM variant is available for Rs 40,999. On the other hand, the 8GB + 256GB model of Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available for Rs 38,999 and the 12GB + 256GB model is available for Rs 41,999. Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has the highest price. Its 8GB + 128GB model starts at Rs 41,999, while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are available at Rs 47,499 and Rs 52,999 respectively. If we look at the price, Redmi Turbo 5 seems to be the most affordable option.
Redmi Turbo 5 has a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, which comes with 120Hz refresh rate and 3,500 nits peak brightness. Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a 6.8-inch Super HD AMOLED display, which has 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and brightness up to 5,200 nits. The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED+ display, which supports 120Hz refresh rate. Talking about software updates, Samsung promises to provide six generations of Android and One UI updates, while Redmi will provide four years of OS updates and six years of security updates. Motorola will get three years of OS updates.
Redmi Turbo 5 has MediaTek Dimension 8500 Ultra processor, which is paired with 12GB LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. Motorola Edge 70 Pro has Dimension 8500 Extreme chipset, which comes with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The company's own Exynos 1480 processor has been provided in Samsung Galaxy A37 5G, which supports up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. All three phones come with modern hardware, but Redmi and Motorola's Dimension chipsets emerge as more powerful options in comparison.
In terms of battery, Redmi Turbo 5 seems to be at the forefront. It has a large battery of 7,540mAh, which supports 100W wired fast charging and 27W reverse charging. Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging and 5W reverse charging. Whereas Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 45W charging. If your priority is long backup and fast charging, the Redmi Turbo 5 appears to be the strongest option in this comparison.
For photography, Redmi Turbo 5 has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. It has a 20 megapixel camera for selfie. Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a 50 megapixel Sony LYT-710 primary sensor, 50 megapixel ultrawide camera and additional sensor, while there is a 50 megapixel camera on the front. Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has a 50 megapixel primary, 8 megapixel ultrawide and 5 megapixel macro camera, while a 12 megapixel sensor is provided for selfie. Motorola appears as the most balanced option in terms of camera setup.
If your biggest priority is big battery and fast charging, then Redmi Turbo 5 can prove to be the best option. At the same time, Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a strong contender for customers who want display, camera and balance features. On the other hand, for those who want long-term software updates and security support, Samsung Galaxy A37 5G can be considered the most suitable option. All three smartphones are designed keeping different needs in mind and the choice will depend entirely on your preferences.
