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).
Redmi Turbo 5
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 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)
- Lighter: 198g vs 204g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 45/100)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $90. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $90.
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).
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.