{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a58-vs-xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-29T08:39:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A58 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A58 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A58",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a58",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a58/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_08_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T06:42:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 78.1,
                "overall": 77.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2027 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.5 × 76.8 × 6.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "179 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68, dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1680 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-720 + 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-720 + 3×1.95 GHz Cortex-520)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 550",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 9.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera — 50 MP (Wide, OIS) + 12 MP (Ultrawide) + 5 MP (Macro), LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging, USB Type-C 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-11_38_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-27T04:17:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 29, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Longjing Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G925 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP, f/2.2, wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max",
        "margin": 11.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 58.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 96
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 78.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A58 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A58 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 is listed at PKR 169,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A58 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A58 runs the Exynos 1680 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}