Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $300 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 20/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $349
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 138g vs 219g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 51 points higher (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 0/100; 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 A3 2017 (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (84/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 138 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $349 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 1318.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (88/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (84/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (84/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 51 points (71/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
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 A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.