Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $600 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-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 1,384,444); the Redmi Turbo 5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1384444
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $600

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (93/100 vs 68/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 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 7 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1384444 2809170
Geekbench Single 1675 1553
Geekbench Multi 4453 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2756x1268
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7560 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
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 204 g
Price $600 $250
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/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 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
39/100
1384444 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +50.7%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $350. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (43/100 vs 20/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (72/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (93/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.