Apple iPhone 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Price in UAE & Gulf

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in UAE & Gulf.

โœ“ Head-to-Head Comparison: โ€ข PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 12 design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 12

AED 1,549

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 64/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

AED 1,549

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 80/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 starts from AED 1,549, saving approximately AED 0 over Apple iPhone 12 (AED 1,549). Choose Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 12 if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ Lighter in-hand weight (164g vs 204g)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.59" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (20MP vs 12MP)

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0โ€“100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 12 (64/100) vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 (80/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Xiaomi: 87
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Xiaomi: 86
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Xiaomi: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Xiaomi: 57
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Xiaomi: 93
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 69 | Xiaomi: 87

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

Scores 57/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

Scores 86/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

Scores 93/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

Scores 87/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก UAE 5G & 4G LTE Network Compatibility

Official network frequency check for e& (Etisalat) and du networks in the UAE.

e& (Etisalat) Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B7, B20
du Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B20
Virgin Mobile UAE Full 5G Ready
Operates on du 5G / 4G Infrastructure
UAE Warranty & TDRA Tip: Ensure units carry official TDRA approval to guarantee 1-year manufacturer warranty across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah authorized service centers.

Apple iPhone 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5
Starting Verified Price AED 1,549
at UAE Retail Stores
AED 1,549
at UAE Retail Stores
Display & Refresh Rate 6.1 inches (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio), Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) 6.59 inches (16.74 cm), AMOLED, 120 Hz
Display Resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) 1268x2756 px (FHD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
RAM & Internal Storage 4GB LPDDR4X RAM 12 GB RAM | 256 GB Storage
Rear Primary Camera Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), 1/3.6" 50 MP, f/1.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) 20 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera Advantage
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 7560 mAh - 100W wired, 100W PPS, PD3.0
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 Android v16
Build, Weight & Protection 164 g (5.78 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aerospace-grade aluminum frame Advantage 204 grams, Glass front, aluminum frame, IP68/IP69K

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549, whereas Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 starts from AED 1,549. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 offers better budget value by saving AED 0. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is priced about AED 0 lower than Apple iPhone 12 based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Apple iPhone 12 features Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), 1/3.6" with a high-capacity battery. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 comes with 50 MP, f/1.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera and a 7560 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.