Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $729 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Z70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $729
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2668x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.