Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1480; launch prices were $300 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-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 (2,708,482 vs 849,080); the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 74
Value for money 50
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 849080
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3346
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 5G better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $300

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 2708482 849080
Geekbench Single 2680 1140
Geekbench Multi 8358 3346
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 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 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 185 g
Launch price $300 $299
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100
2708482 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Exynos 1480
54/100 -219.0%
849080 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 219.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
$299

Launch price difference: $1. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (87/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a better fit for everyday use.