Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $250 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 26/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 514,398).
Redmi Turbo 5
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $250 vs $450
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 204g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 28 points higher (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $250 | $450 |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 446.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.