Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $500 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,119,714); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Nubia Red Magic 6
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 219g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $500
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $300 |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (88/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 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.