Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $570 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 54/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,842,269); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 51
Design 15
Value for money 71
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1553
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1842269
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $570

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 3 points higher (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (93/100 vs 71/100).

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Ultra Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1842269 2809170
Geekbench Single 2004 1553
Geekbench Multi 5311 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 204 g
Price $570 $250
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
83
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
57/100
1842269 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +34.4%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 34.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50 Ultra
$570
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $320. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $320.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (83/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (45/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (93/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra 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 Z50 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.