Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 2,112,047).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 204g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6405
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2112047 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1049. Redmi Turbo 5 was $1049 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.