Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $649 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,825,719).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 219g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $649
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, 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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $300 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro 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.