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; launch prices were $589 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads — 69/100 vs 66/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,408,665 vs 2,112,047).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2408665 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $589
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air scores 3 points higher (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6405 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $589 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Redmi Turbo 5 was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 3 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 69/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
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 (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
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 gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.