Honor Magic9 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8932
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Honor Magic9 scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.