Overview
Redmi has introduced the Turbo 5 alongside the larger Turbo 5 Max in China. The Turbo 5 is the world’s first smartphone to ship with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500‑Ultra chipset.
Design and Build
The handset features a metal frame with a glass back, mirroring the Max model. It is available in Auspicious Cloud White, Light Sea Green, and Shadow Black, measures 8.18 mm thick and weighs 204 g.
Display
The 6.59‑inch AMOLED panel offers a 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness, 12‑bit colour depth and supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Performance
Powered by the Dimensity 8500‑Ultra SoC, the phone comes with LPDDR5 Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Configurations include 12 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/512 GB, 16 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB.
Battery and Charging
A massive 7,560 mAh battery fuels the device. It supports 100 W wired fast charging and 27 W reverse wired charging.
Camera System
Rear cameras consist of a 50 MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor paired with an 8 MP ultra‑wide lens. The front houses a 20 MP selfie shooter.
Connectivity and Extras
- In‑display optical fingerprint scanner
- Infrared sensor
- Stereo speakers
- 5G, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
- GPS, NFC
Software
The device runs Android 16‑based Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
Pricing and Availability
In China the 12 GB/256 GB model is priced at CNY 1,999 (~$290), 12 GB/512 GB at CNY 2,299 (~$330), 16 GB/256 GB at CNY 2,299 (~$330) and 16 GB/512 GB at CNY 2,599 (~$370). Orders are accepted via the official Xiaomi China online store.