Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (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 $649 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $649
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 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 | 7500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 / 1TB | 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 | $649 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 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
- 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
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 121.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Turbo 5 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro 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.