Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610; estimated prices are $250 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 14/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 40 points (54/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 92
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 352871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1021
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $350

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 40 points higher (54/100 vs 14/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Samsung Galaxy A50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Exynos 9610
AnTuTu 2809170 352871
Geekbench Single 1553 370
Geekbench Multi 6403 1021
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 25 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 25 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm
Weight 204 g 166 g
Price $250 $350
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A50 Exynos 9610
14/100 -696.1%
352871 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 696.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350

Price difference: $100. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (32/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (72/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (92/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 40 points (54/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.