Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $649 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,825,719); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1553
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 204g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $649
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 56/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $649 | $250 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (45/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.