Honor Magic5 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $600 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,754,213); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Honor Magic5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 51
Battery 70
Portability 62
Value for money 48
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 197g vs 219g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $600

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 48/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 45/100).

Honor Magic5: The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1754213 2728128
Geekbench Single 2004 2680
Geekbench Multi 5311 8358
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 197 g 219 g
Launch price $600 $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 12MP
51
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
70
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
68/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +35.7%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor Magic5 by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5
$600
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Honor Magic5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Honor Magic5 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.