Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $649 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,500,131); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6403
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2500131
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $649
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (45/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $649 | $250 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (45/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (93/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.