Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $300 and $399. 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 745,265).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 745265
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $399
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, 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 A35 — 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 A35 (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 A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 745265 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" 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 | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $399 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 266.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (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 A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
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 A35?
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 A35 is a better fit for everyday use.