Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $749 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8932
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $749
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 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 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) 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 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.