Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $579 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 33/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 976,177); the Redmi Turbo 5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.8mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 32
Design 27
Value for money 70
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $579

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (43/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (93/100 vs 70/100).

Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 5G Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 976177 2809170
Geekbench Single 1168 1553
Geekbench Multi 3431 6403
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2756x1268
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7560 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
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 204 g
Price $579 $250
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
33/100
976177 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +65.3%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $329. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $329.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (43/100 vs 6/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (72/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (45/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (93/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.