Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $345 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8500); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $345
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE 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.