Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A50

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610; launch prices were $300 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 25
Display 51
Camera 22
Battery 25
Portability 83
Value for money 2
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 352871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1021
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $350

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 219g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A50 — 2/100; 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 A50 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 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 A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy A50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Exynos 9610
AnTuTu 2708482 352871
Geekbench Single 2680 370
Geekbench Multi 8358 1021
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 25 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 25 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm
Weight 219 g 166 g
Launch price $300 $350
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
22
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100
2708482 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A50 Exynos 9610
31/100 -667.6%
352871 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 667.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350

Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (87/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (84/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (37/100 vs 22/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (80/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 22/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A50?

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 A50 is a better fit for everyday use.