Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $445 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,155,792).
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $250 vs $445
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $445 | $250 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $195. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $195.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (43/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (58/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.