Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; estimated prices are $300 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 11/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 241,600).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Cheaper: $250 vs $300
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 50 points higher (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 140 g | |
| Price | $300 | $250 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1029.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A40 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (58/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (32/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (80/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 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 A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 50 points (61/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 8/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.