Honor X9a vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 204g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $350

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 592015 2809170
Geekbench Single 905 1553
Geekbench Multi 2003 6403
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 175 g 204 g
Price $350 $250
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
36/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +78.9%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Honor X9a by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $100. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (72/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (81/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.