Honor Magic8 Lite vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $299 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $300
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Honor Magic8 Lite was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic8 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the 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.