Honor Magic6 Lite vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $261 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 736,675); the Honor Magic6 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 45
Design 68
Value for money 92
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 204g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $261

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

Honor Magic6 Lite: The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic6 Lite Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 736675 2809170
Geekbench Single 935 1553
Geekbench Multi 2719 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2652 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 35W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 204 g
Price $261 $250
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic6 Lite and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic6 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
36/100
736675 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +73.8%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Honor Magic6 Lite by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic6 Lite
$261
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $11. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $11.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (72/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (68/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic6 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.