Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $250 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 27/100 (a 27-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 602,971).
Redmi Turbo 5
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Cheaper: $147 vs $250
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 93/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 27 points higher (54/100 vs 27/100). 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 A17 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| 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 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $250 | $147 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 365.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $103. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $103.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (72/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (62/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 27 points (54/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.