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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Redmi Turbo 5
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).
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
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownDetailed 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.