Honor Play9C vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 513,809); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Honor Play9C
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Honor Play9C by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (62/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.