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; launch prices were $625 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-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 2,112,047).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $625
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $375. Redmi Turbo 5 was $375 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.