Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 148,999 against PKR 149,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 13.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 55W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 149,999 PKR 148,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 29, 2026 August 2026.
Dimensions 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.
Weight 219 g Better 245 g.
Water resistance IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K. IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 7.5 inches. Better
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels 1280 × 2772 Pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming. IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,
Protection Xiaomi Longjing Glass. Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm), MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Immortalis-G925 MC12 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better 8GB LPDDR5X.
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 20 MP, f/2.2, wide Better 16 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video 1080p@30fps, HDR.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast. 5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor. Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is listed at PKR 149,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max carries a 9000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm), while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),.

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.