Huawei nova 11i vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 38/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 421,228); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 31
Battery 47
Portability 57
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 204g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 29 points higher (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 11i: The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11i Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 421228 2809170
Geekbench Single 412 1553
Geekbench Multi 1410 6403
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2756x1268
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 204 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 11i and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +85.0%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Huawei nova 11i by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 11i
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (85/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11i or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.