Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A34

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A34 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; launch prices were $300 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-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 729,766); the Samsung Galaxy A34 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Samsung Galaxy A34
Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 38
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 729766
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1032
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2507
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $400

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A34 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A34, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 52/100). 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 A34 — 38/100; 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 A34 (88/100 vs 52/100). 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 A34 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (57/100 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 A34: The Samsung Galaxy A34 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy A34
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 2728128 729766
Geekbench Single 2680 1032
Geekbench Multi 8358 2507
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 92
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 / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, One UI 5.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 161.3×78.1×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 199 g
Launch price $300 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A34, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A34 MediaTek Dimensity 1080
50/100 -273.8%
729766 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A34 by 273.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy A34
$400

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (88/100 vs 52/100).

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 A34 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (80/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A34?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A34?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A34 — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A34?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A34?

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 A34 is a better fit for everyday use.