Honor X9c vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $280 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 38/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 736,675).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 59
Design 56
Value for money 91
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Honor X9c better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 204g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $280

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 16 points higher (54/100 vs 38/100). 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 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).

Honor X9c: The Honor X9c 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 X9c Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 736675 2809170
Geekbench Single 935 1553
Geekbench Multi 2719 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 204 g
Price $280 $250
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9c
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9c and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9c Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
38/100
736675 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +73.8%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Honor X9c by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9c
$280
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $30. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $30.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (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 X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi Turbo 5?

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

Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.