Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $250 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 19/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 346,495); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Redmi Turbo 5
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $250
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 93/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 35 points higher (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $250 | $89 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 710.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $161. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $161.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (72/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 35 points (54/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.