Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $300 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,728,128); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.2mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 54
Value for money 84
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 42
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $1531

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8358
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2728128 3119308
Geekbench Single 2680 3041
Geekbench Multi 8358 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2772x1280 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $300 $1531
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +12.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
$1531

Price difference: $1231. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $1231.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

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 Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.