Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $589 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $589
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $289. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $289 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.