Redmi Turbo 5 Max launch date confirmed, ~$360 performance flagship coming soon to rival ~$580 flagships

Redmi has officially confirmed the Redmi Turbo 5 series is scheduled to debut in China on Jan. 29 and will include two models, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Turbo 5 Max. Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group and General Manager of the Redmi brand, released a Weibo post to outline Redmi’s broader direction with the Turbo series and set the stage for what is positioned as a major mid-range performance release.

Redmi Turbo 5 series positioning and strategy

According to Lu Weibing, the Turbo series has been developed to bridge the gap between mainstream and flagship performance. He explained that Redmi is relying on the Turbo lineup to handle the highly competitive 2.5K Yuan (~$360) price segment, even as component costs continue to rise across the industry.

The Turbo brand is meant to carry forward Redmi’s value-driven approach without diluting performance expectations, especially for users who prioritize speed, stability, and long-term usability.

Weibing also reflected on the success of earlier Turbo models, including the Turbo Pro variants launched last year, which achieved strong early sales and helped shift user perception around performance-focused phones in this category. This foundation, he said, has allowed Redmi to push harder with the Turbo 5 generation.

The highlight of Weibing’s reveal is the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, which introduces a more aggressive hardware approach compared to the standard model. He confirmed that the Turbo 5 Max will debut with the Dimensity 9500s chipset, marking the first time the Turbo series adopts a flagship-grade Dimensity 9000-class processor. Performance figures shared by Redmi suggest the device is tuned to challenge phones priced well above the equivalent of the 4,000 CNY (~$575) segment.

The Turbo 5 Max is set to feature a 9,000mAh battery combined with Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS-level power management. Weibing claimed that real-world endurance could surpass some 10,000mAh competitors, despite the smaller capacity on paper. Beyond raw numbers, Redmi is also emphasising premium build quality, refined design, improved haptics, and comprehensive water resistance, aiming to bring a near-flagship experience into a more accessible category.

Apart from confirming these details, Redmi also shared the official images of the Turbo 5 in white and the Turbo 5 Max in orange. The Turbo 5 will be a smaller model with a 6.59-inch screen and a Dimensity 8500 chip, whereas the Turbo 5 Max will have a 6.83-inch screen. Both devices are expected to pack a 9,000mAh battery and support 100W charging.

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