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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G still wins on performance, 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 16.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 5,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 75W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 169,999 PKR 149,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 14, 2021 January 29, 2026
Dimensions 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm
Weight 169 g Better 219 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K.
Display
Screen size 6.2 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 2400 x 1080 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Xiaomi Longjing Glass.
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),
CPU Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version Octa-core
GPU Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset Immortalis-G925 MC12
Operating system Android 11, One UI 3.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB LPDDR5 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom Better Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama 20 MP, f/2.2, wide Better
Video recording Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better
Wired charging 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.6 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.