Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; launch prices were $300 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 16/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is noticeably lighter (149g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 54 points (70/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Performance 0
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 81
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 149g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $300

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 54 points higher (70/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — 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 J3 2017 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (81/100 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 J3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Samsung Exynos 7570
AnTuTu 2708482
Geekbench Single 2680 122
Geekbench Multi 8358 405
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 2400 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 143.2×70.3×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 149 g
Launch price $300 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 5.0" 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 J3 2017
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
$200

Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (84/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (81/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 54 points (70/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

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 J3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.