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; launch prices were $1599 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 66/100 (a 16-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 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- 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 at launch: $250 vs $1599
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 97.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1349. Redmi Turbo 5 was $1349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100).
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).
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 16 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 — 66/100.
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 77/100).
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 active users, budget-conscious buyers.