While Redmi is gearing up for the Redmi K90 series’ Oct. 23 China launch, fresh news about the Turbo 5 phone has emerged. In a new Weibo post, tipster Smart Pikachu has not only highlighted some of its key features but also revealed that it will debut earlier than its predecessor.
Redmi Turbo 5 key specifications, launch timeframe
According to the tipster, Redmi is aiming for a first-mover advantage with the release of the Redmi Turbo 5. This could be because it is said to feature a brand-new MediaTek Dimensity chip, described as a flagship platform for mid-tier phones. It appears that he could be referring to the Dimensity 8500 Ultra, which is also expected to power the likes of the Oppo Reno 15 Pro, Honor Power 2, and Realme Neo 8.
He revealed that the Redmi Turbo 5 has a simple camera module design and a metal middle frame. For security, it will feature an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor and a larger battery than the previous generation.
A previous leak revealed that the Redmi Turbo 5 will house a flat 1.5K OLED LTPS panel with large, rounded corners and a 9,000mAh+ battery with 100W charging. It will also have full-level waterproofing, hinting that it may offer IP68/69-rated dust and water resistance.
The same leak claimed that the Redmi Turbo 5 will launch in Q1 2026. However, now that the brand is accelerating its launch, the tipster claims that it will debut much earlier in November this year. To recall, the Redmi Turbo 4 debuted in January this year. The early arrival of the Turbo 5 seems possible as it has already bagged radio certification in China.
The series also includes the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro. However, it appears that the device may launch in the first half of 2026.
Poco X8 Pro rebranding
The Poco X7 Pro, which debuted earlier this year in the global market, was a rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 4. Therefore, the Poco X8 Pro, which has already been approved by Europe’s EEC certification, could be a rebadged version of the Turbo 5.
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