Honor Magic5 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 69/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $730
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (95/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $600 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Honor Magic5 by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Honor Magic5 was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (95/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 24 points (93/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.