Honor 500 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $380 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $380
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Honor 500 scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor 500 by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 500 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.