Redmi Turbo 5 Max confirmed to launch this month, 2,500 Yuan (~$360) price revealed

Redmi has officially confirmed that the Redmi Turbo 5 series will be unveiled later this month, with the lineup introducing a brand-new model called the Redmi Turbo 5 Max. The announcement hints at a stronger push in the 2,500 Yuan (~$360) performance segment, while keeping detailed specifications under wraps for now.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max variant officially confirmed

Official teasers suggest that the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is positioned as a step-up model focused on higher performance, improved endurance, and a more premium in-hand experience. A design detail from the promotional material shows the word “Max” reflecting as “WIN”, indicating Redmi’s confidence in how the phone is expected to compete in its category.

Leaks from Chinese tipsters point towards the Turbo series receiving a noticeable upgrade this year, including wider adoption of metal frames, large flat displays with rounded corners, and next-generation MediaTek chipsets. Some reports also indicate testing of ultrasonic fingerprint technology on higher-end variants, along with what is claimed to be the largest battery ever used in a Redmi phone.

The standard Redmi Turbo 5 Max is expected to retain a slightly lower positioning and is likely to be powered by the Dimensity 8500 chipset. This processor is built on a 4nm process and features an all-big-core CPU design, is scheduled to debut on Jan. 15 in China. The higher variant could be dubbed Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max and may feature the upcoming Dimensity 9500e.

Outside China, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max are expected to get rebranded as the Poco X8 series. Rumors suggest that the lineup may not include the standard Poco X8 but may comprise the Poco X8 Max (or Poco X8 Pro) and Poco X8 Pro Max.

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