Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $649 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7050); the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7050 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $649
- Better portability (45/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 68/100, 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 Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (45/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (45/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.