Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $1599 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,809,170); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money 68
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2809170
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6660 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $1599

  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 68/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V6 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 4166339 2809170
Geekbench Single 3640 1553
Geekbench Multi 11033 6403
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 66W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 236 g 204 g
Price $1599 $250
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100
4166339 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 -48.3%
2809170 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V6
$1599
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $1349. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $1349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (69/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.