Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $300 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 33/100 (a 28-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 826,996).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Cheaper: $250 vs $300
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 28 points higher (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (58/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 826996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Price | $300 | $250 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 229.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (58/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (80/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.