Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $300 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 26/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 241,600); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $300
- Better portability (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 44 points higher (70/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 10/100; 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 A30 (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 2708482 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $220 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1021.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $80. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $80 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (87/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 44 points (70/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
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 A30 is a better fit for everyday use.