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; launch prices were $600 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-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 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $600
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- 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
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Redmi Turbo 5 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (55/100 vs 36/100).
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 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.