Just after the New Year’s Eve celebrations of 2024, Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Turbo 4. In late April, the company followed up with the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. This year, we expect at least three Turbo models, with the first likely to be the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, as teased by Xiaomi.
The Turbo 5 Max promises to be the fastest smartphone in the CNY 2,500 price range, equivalent to approximately $360, €305, or ₹32,500. However, it's important to note that global pricing can often exceed simple currency conversions.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max Teaser
Unfortunately, Xiaomi's teaser provided little concrete information apart from the price range. Sources, including @SmartPikachu, suggest that the new Turbo series will feature metal frames, rounded corners, large displays, and will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8 and 9-series chipsets.
Previous reports indicate that the Redmi Turbo 5 will utilize a Dimensity 8500, while the Turbo 5 Pro may feature a Dimensity 9500e, anticipated to be a lower bin variant of the 9500. The Pro model is also believed to support 100W charging, with a 1.5K LTPS OLED display and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
It's worth noting that last year's Redmi Turbo 4 Pro made its international debut as the Poco F7. There are speculations about whether the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro will also transition to the F8 series. Additionally, what about the Max variant?
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
According to reports from @DigitalChatStation, the new series is set to be launched this month. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is rumored to feature a “Dimensity 9500s” chipset, likely a variant of the 9400+. There may have been some confusion regarding the naming conventions; for instance, last year's Dimensity 9400e was essentially a rebadged 9300+, implying that the 9500e should be based on the 9400+. However, chipset naming does not always follow a logical pattern.
As the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra have recently been announced with Snapdragon 8 Elite processors (one original and one Gen 5), it's clear that the Redmi Turbo 5 Max will utilize different hardware. However, the Pro model might still serve as a base for the standard F8.
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