Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 2,112,047); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 236g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 82

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

Performance 82
Display 78
Camera 51
Battery 39
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 236g

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 2112047
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2112047 2345563
Geekbench Single 1555 2203
Geekbench Multi 6405 6511
Display 6.6" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2756x1268 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 4 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm
Weight 204 g 236 g
Launch price $250 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 4MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
66/100
2112047 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +10.0%
2345563 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5

$250

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (74/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.