Nubia Air vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $199 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 66
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $300

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2073
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (90/100 vs 45/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Unisoc T8300 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 639225 2728128
Geekbench Single 880 2680
Geekbench Multi 2073 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g 219 g
Launch price $199 $300
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +76.6%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nubia Air by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Air
$199
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $101. Nubia Air was $101 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (88/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (80/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (90/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.