Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A36

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $250 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 33/100 (a 21-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 826,996).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 42
Design 56
Value for money 93
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 826996
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A36: The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Samsung Galaxy A36
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2809170 826996
Geekbench Single 1553 1015
Geekbench Multi 6403 2920
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 204 g 195 g
Price $250 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
33/100 -239.7%
826996 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 239.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Samsung Galaxy A36
$250

Price difference: $0. Same price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (43/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (72/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.