Honor 8X vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $260 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 11/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 43 points (54/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 7
Battery 5
Design 81
Value for money 92
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Honor 8X better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 336905
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 362
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1222
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3750 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $260

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 7/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 43 points higher (54/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor 8X (32/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (72/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor 8X are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

Honor 8X: The Honor 8X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 8X Redmi Turbo 5
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 336905 2809170
Geekbench Single 362 1553
Geekbench Multi 1222 6403
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 20 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 175 g 204 g
Price $260 $250
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
  • Main: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
7
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor 8X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
  • 3750 mAh
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 8X and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 8X HiSilicon Kirin 710
11/100
336905 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +88.0%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Honor 8X by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 8X
$260
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $10. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $10.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor 8X (32/100 vs 7/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (72/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (81/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor 8X are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 43 points (54/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 7/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor 8X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.