Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $749 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $749
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 77/100). 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 — 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 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Turbo 5 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Turbo 5?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.