Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $600 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 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,384,444); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $600
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 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 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 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 7 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 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 7 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 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.