Honor 8S vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 19/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 155,362); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 219g).
Honor 8S
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 146g vs 219g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 52 points higher (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (88/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (78/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Honor 8S | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 8358 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8S and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor 8S by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (88/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 52 points (71/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor 8S 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.