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; launch prices were $749 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-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 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8932
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $749
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, 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 Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8932 | |
| 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 | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
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, 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.