Honor Magic9 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,112,047).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Honor Magic9 scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 103.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.