Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A56

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $250 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-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 1,222,280).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 52
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1222280
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1356
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3888
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $340

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 204g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). 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 A56 (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (52/100 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 A56: The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Samsung Galaxy A56
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 2809170 1222280
Geekbench Single 1553 1356
Geekbench Multi 6403 3888
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
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 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 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm
Weight 204 g 198 g
Price $250 $340
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 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 A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A56 Exynos 1580
43/100 -129.8%
1222280 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Samsung Galaxy A56
$340

Price difference: $90. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $90.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (43/100 vs 13/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (53/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (72/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (52/100 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 A56?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.