Honor Play9C vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 35/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 513,809); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Honor Play9C
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 35 points higher (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 2708482 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor Play9C by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (87/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 35 points (70/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.