Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 69/100 vs 66/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money —

Redmi Turbo 5

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 82

What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 2112047
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 229g

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 3 points higher (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2554897 2112047
Geekbench Single 2203 1555
Geekbench Multi 6511 6405
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 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, Redmagic OS 9.5 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
Launch price — $250

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Redmi Turbo 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
66/100 -21.0%
2112047 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Price unknown

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.