Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $300 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 346,495); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $300
- Better portability (53/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). 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 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $300 | $89 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 687.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $211. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $211.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (88/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.