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Xiaomi Launches Redmi Turbo 5 in India With Dimensity 8500 Ultra

The June launch marks Redmi’s push into performance-focused mid-range phones by offering a very large battery, a high-end AMOLED screen and long software support.

Overview

  • Xiaomi officially introduced the Redmi Turbo 5 on Tuesday, June 16, and the phone will go on sale in India from June 19 through Amazon, Mi.com and offline retailers.
  • The India model starts at Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB/256GB version and Rs. 40,999 for the 12GB/256GB model, with up to Rs. 2,000 instant bank discounts and assured buyback promotions.
  • Key hardware confirmed at launch includes a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC, a 6.59-inch 1.5K 12-bit AMOLED display with 120Hz and up to 3,500 nits peak brightness, and a 7,540mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging and 27W reverse charging.
  • Photography and durability specs list a dual rear setup led by a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS/EIS, a 20MP front camera with 4K/60fps, RGB Pixel Matrix lights around the cameras, an aerospace-grade metal frame and multiple IP dust and water ratings.
  • Xiaomi is promoting high sustained-performance and gaming figures, including an AnTuTu claim above 2.3 million and 20+ games at 120fps, but those benchmarks and endurance claims are manufacturer-reported and await independent verification.