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).

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 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

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 82

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).

Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.

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
79
camera

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 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

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
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

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
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
81/100
3228937 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
66/100 -52.9%
2112047 AnTuTu

Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z70S Ultra

$600

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

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.