Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A52s

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $300 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A52s
Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 50
Battery 40
Portability 70
Value for money 42
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $449

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A52s — 42/100; 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 A52s (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 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 A52s: The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy A52s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 2708482 781542
Geekbench Single 2680 1017
Geekbench Multi 8358 2943
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 189 g
Launch price $300 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A52s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100
2708482 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A52s Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
55/100 -246.6%
781542 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 246.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy A52s
$449

Launch price difference: $149. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (87/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (80/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

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 A52s is a better fit for everyday use.