Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; estimated prices are $250 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 11/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 43 points higher (54/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 140 g | |
| Price | $250 | $250 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1062.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (32/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (72/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (100/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 43 points (54/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 8/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.