Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $729 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,407,888).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6403
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2407888
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $729
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (93/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2407888 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $729 | $250 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $479. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $479.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (93/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 1 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.