Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nubia Z70S 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 $600 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6600); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $600
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, 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 Z70S Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 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 / 24GB | 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/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
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 Z70S Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.