Honor Play9T vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 568,395); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T is a bit better (59/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor Play9T by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (89/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T is a bit better (59/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.