Honor X8a vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Honor X8a
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Honor X8a | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8a and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Honor X8a by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (88/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Honor X8a 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.