Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,100,039 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3100039 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3100039 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1222.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (90/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (84/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.