Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $300 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 57/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,728,128); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 12.9mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $2899

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8358
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 4 points higher (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 0/100).

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 Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2728128 2926532
Geekbench Single 2680 3050
Geekbench Multi 8358 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2772x1280 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
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 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 309 g
Price $300 $2899
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
57/100 +6.8%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 6.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

Price difference: $2599. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $2599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (67/100 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 Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (49/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (80/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 4 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 TriFold?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 58/100).

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

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