Nubia Air vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $182 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 34/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 204g).
Nubia Air
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 172g vs 204g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $250
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 20 points higher (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $182 | $250 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Air by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $68. Nubia Air is cheaper by $68.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (72/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (85/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 20 points (54/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.