Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,112,047).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, 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 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Redmi Turbo 5 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 7 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi Turbo 5?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.