Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $749 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,728,128).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8358

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $749

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (89/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 3942923 2728128
Geekbench Single 3640 2680
Geekbench Multi 11033 8358
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 225 g
Price $749 $300
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 -44.5%
2728128 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $449. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $449.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (92/100 vs 58/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (89/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.