Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $749 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 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 Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- 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
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Turbo 5 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?
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?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.