Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $695 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 70/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $695
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 8 points higher (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100; 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 16 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 2708482 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $300 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $395. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $395 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (94/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.