Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A6 2018

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $300 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Performance 11
Display 48
Camera 14
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 192269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 172
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 492
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $400

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 219g

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

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 — 0/100; 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 A6 2018 (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 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 A6 2018: The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Samsung Exynos 7870
AnTuTu 2728128 192269
Geekbench Single 2680 172
Geekbench Multi 8358 492
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.6" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1480x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 160.2×75.7×7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 162 g
Launch price $300 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
  • Main: 16MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
  • 5.6" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1480x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
48
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A6 2018, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 Samsung Exynos 7870
21/100 -1318.9%
192269 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 1318.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
$400

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (88/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (84/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (37/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 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 A6 2018?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

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 A6 2018 is a better fit for everyday use.