{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge-vs-xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max/", "generated": "2026-09-02T11:13:26+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max", "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 performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge 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 239,999.", "phones": [ { "name": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-09_58_37-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 239999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-19T05:04:47+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 57, "camera": 98, "battery": 46.7, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 53.6, "overall": 73.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "159.0 × 76.0 × 5.5 mm", "Weight": "174 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)", "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+, Always-On Display,", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno 830", "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 8.5" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No card slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Dual 200MP + 12MP, 200MP Wide + 12MP Ultrawide, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "20MP, Wide, f/2.2, HDR", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh", "Wired charging": "fast charging (details not disclosed)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB" } } }, { "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": 16, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 57, "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-s26-edge": 98, "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 96 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 46.7, "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-s26-edge": 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-s26-edge": 87.5, "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-s26-edge": 53.6, "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max costs PKR 90,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 5,000 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 4 GB more RAM.", " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge 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 S26 Edge and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?", "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is listed at PKR 239,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?", "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge scores higher in our camera assessment.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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/)." }