Honor 50 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Honor 50
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $400
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 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 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (77/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $300 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor 50 by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (88/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (77/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 50 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.