Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $579 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 976,177); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $579
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher value score: 84/100 vs 24/100
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (84/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $300 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $279. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $279 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (88/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (80/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.