Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A52

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $250 and $400. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 204g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 27 points (54/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Samsung Galaxy A52
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 24
Design 63
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $400

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 204g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, 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 "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A52: The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Samsung Galaxy A52
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 2809170 514398
Geekbench Single 1553 746
Geekbench Multi 6403 1762
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g 189 g
Price $250 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A52 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
27/100 -446.1%
514398 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 446.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Samsung Galaxy A52
$400

Price difference: $150. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (72/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 27 points (54/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

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

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.