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).

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z70S Ultra

Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 79
Battery 66
Portability 36
Value for money 76

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

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).

Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

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
79
camera

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z70S Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z70S Ultra

  • 6600 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3228937 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 -18.4%
2726802 AnTuTu

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

Nubia Z70S Ultra

$600

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

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.