Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy M35

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy M35 (2024) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $300 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 32/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 768,212).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
Samsung Galaxy M35
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 46
Design 22
Value for money 93
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 768212
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2758
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M35 better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $300

  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M35, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 29 points higher (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M35 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M35 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy M35: The Samsung Galaxy M35 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy M35
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 2728128 768212
Geekbench Single 2680 1008
Geekbench Multi 8358 2758
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, One UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 162.3×78.6×9.1 mm
Weight 222 g
Price $300 $249
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy M35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M35
  • 6.6" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy M35
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy M35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M35 Exynos 1380
32/100 -255.1%
768212 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M35 by 255.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy M35
$249

Price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy M35 is cheaper by $51.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M35 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (80/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (50/100 vs 22/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M35 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M35?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M35?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy M35 — 32/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M35?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy M35?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M35 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.