Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 16/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 45 points (61/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 45 points higher (61/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680
Geekbench Multi 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 196 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (80/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 45 points (61/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.