Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $625 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,809,170).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Turbo 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2809170
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (93/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $625 | $250 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $375. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $375.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (93/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (84/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (93/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.