Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (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 $499 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 52/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,342,433); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 530g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic Nova by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 7560 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2342433
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 530g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $499

  • Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 2 points higher (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). 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 Nova are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (93/100 vs 75/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2342433 2809170
Geekbench Single 2205 1553
Geekbench Multi 7192 6403
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1800x2880 2756x1268
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 7560 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
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 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 530 g 204 g
Price $499 $250
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic Nova Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
52/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +16.6%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $249. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $249.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

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 Nova are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (45/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (93/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic Nova by just 2 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?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.