Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $300 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $300
- Better portability (69/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (69/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2726802 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 348.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (69/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.