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 69/100 (a 2-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 (2,726,802 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
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: 2726802 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $600
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
- 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 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 76/100). 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 — 52/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; 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 Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 8932 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor Magic5 by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (89/100 vs 76/100).
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 2 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 69/100, 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 (89/100 vs 76/100).
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.