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).
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic Nova and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $249. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $249.
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).
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.