Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $499 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 9000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,342,433).
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 9000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 65/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper: $300 vs $499
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic Nova | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 8358 | |
| Display | 10.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1800x2880 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 530 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | $300 |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic Nova and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic Nova by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.