Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $300 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-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 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $166 vs $300
- Better portability (68/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (68/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $300 | $166 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 352.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $134. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $134.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (88/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (68/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.