Honor GT Pro vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $485 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 20/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 218,879); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $485
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Honor GT Pro scores 63 points higher (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; 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 Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1398.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $315. Redmi 5 Plus was $315 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (70/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 63 points (83/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.