Xiaomi‘s sub-brand Redmi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Turbo 3 on April 10. The smartphone promises to be a performance-oriented device within the mid-range segment, featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.

However, those hoping for a classic Redmi ultra-budget price tag may be disappointed. Redmi’s General Manager, Wang Teng, in a recent Weibo post, suggested that the Turbo 3 will not be priced under 2000 yuan (approximately $290 USD).

Teng explains that the higher price is because of the costly Snapdragon 8 series processors from Qualcomm. He points out that the chip is the most expensive component in the entire device. 

According to Teng, even older Snapdragon 8 series chips, like last year’s 8 Gen 2 devices, currently start at a minimum of 2300 yuan. So, it’s unlikely that the Redmi Turbo 3 will have a price lower than 2000 yuan.

Redmi Turbo 3 Specifications

The Redmi Turbo 3 has a flat design with slightly curved corners. It has a metal frame and two prominent camera cutouts on the back. And the phone is quite thin (7.8mm) and lightweight (179g).

Redmi Turbo 3

The phone has an AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and thin bezels. Under the hood, the phone uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, offering high performance. It will be available with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. 

It scores highly on benchmarks like AnTuTu and is focused on sustained gaming performance thanks to its cooling system and the Rage Engine 3.0 software optimization.

Battery capacity is unconfirmed but expect around 5000mAh with 90W fast charging. Camera specifications remain a mystery. However, rumors based on the likely rebranded version (Poco F6) suggest a 50MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens.

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