Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 54/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 2,728,128).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $300 vs $799
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 2728128
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 8358
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 7 points higher (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 9100 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 | — | 162 g | |
| Price | $300 | $799 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $499. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $499.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (97/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.