Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $300 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 19/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 42 points (61/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $300

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 42 points higher (61/100 vs 19/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).

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 A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Unisoc
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680
Geekbench Multi 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $300 $135
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135

Price difference: $165. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $165.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (80/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 42 points (61/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

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 A04?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.