Huawei Nova 15 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $499 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).
Huawei Nova 15
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 196g vs 219g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $499
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $300 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Huawei Nova 15 by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (88/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Huawei Nova 15 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.