Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $499 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 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 11 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air 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.