Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $250 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 44/100 (a 23-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 607,137).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Performance 48
Display 67
Camera 24
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money 52
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 992
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2197
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 23 points higher (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 2809170 607137
Geekbench Single 1553 992
Geekbench Multi 6403 2197
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 77
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14 / One UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 204 g 200 g
Launch price $250 $199
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
44/100 -362.7%
607137 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 362.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
$199

Launch price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $51 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (80/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (85/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (74/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use.