Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A33
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $300 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $370
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). 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 44/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A33 — 32/100; 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 A33 (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (84/100 vs 69/100). 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 A33 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (66/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 85 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $370 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 344.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (88/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (84/100 vs 69/100).
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 A33 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (66/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
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 A33?
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 A33?
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 A33 is a better fit for everyday use.