Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $500 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 38/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,119,714); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 220g).
Nubia Red Magic 6
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 204g vs 220g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $500
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 16 points higher (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (93/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $500 | $250 |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (43/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (45/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.