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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 16 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

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

Camera  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge 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 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.

Buy the  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 239,999 PKR 149,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan) January 29, 2026
Dimensions 159.0 × 76.0 × 5.5 mm 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm
Weight 174 g Better 219 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant. IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K.
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+, Always-On Display, AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Xiaomi Longjing Glass.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 830 Immortalis-G925 MC12
Operating system Android 16, One UI 8.5 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot No card slot No
Camera
Main camera Dual 200MP + 12MP, 200MP Wide + 12MP Ultrawide, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama Better Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 20MP, Wide, f/2.2, HDR 20 MP, f/2.2, wide
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@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 fast charging (details not disclosed) 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Under-Display 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, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB 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 S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

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.

What is the price of  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?

 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.

Which has the better camera,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

 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.

Which phone has the better battery,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

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),.

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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.