Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A53
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $300 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $450
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100; 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 A53 (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 2708482 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 79 | |
| 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 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $450 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 341.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (87/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A53?
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 A53 is a better fit for everyday use.