Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $799 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6600); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 2,809,170); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 63
Design 15
Value for money 55
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 2809170
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6403
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (93/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70S Ultra Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 3228937 2809170
Geekbench Single 3050 1553
Geekbench Multi 9300 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 2756x1268
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7560 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
OS Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 204 g
Price $799 $250
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
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
63
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
70/100
3228937 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 -14.9%
2809170 AnTuTu

Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70S Ultra
$799
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $549. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $549.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (71/100 vs 43/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (45/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.