Honor Magic8 Lite vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $299 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 38/100 (a 16-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 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Cheaper: $250 vs $299
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 16 points higher (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 4/100). 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 Magic8 Lite (43/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 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 Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $299 | $250 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (43/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (72/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 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 Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic8 Lite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.