OnePlus Nord 2 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $400 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2
Performance 59
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 70
Value for money 46
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 960724
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1143
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3353
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $400

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 2 — 46/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).

OnePlus Nord 2: The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 2 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 960724 2728128
Geekbench Single 1143 2680
Geekbench Multi 3353 8358
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 189 g 219 g
Launch price $400 $300
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless charging: no data
50
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 2 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200
54/100
960724 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +64.8%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 64.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 2
$400
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (88/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (84/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (80/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The OnePlus Nord 2 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.