Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,615,773); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2615773
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 8358
- Lighter: 162g vs 219g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (89/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 2615773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $799 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (80/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (89/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 66/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
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 S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users.