Redmi has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the Redmi Turbo 5, marking the debut of the Turbo series in the country. The new handset brings a large battery, fast charging support, and a flagship-grade MediaTek chipset, positioning it in the upper mid-range segment.
The smartphone was launched on Tuesday and will be available in multiple colour options, with sales set to begin later this month.
Price
The Redmi Turbo 5 price in India starts at Rs. 37,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The higher-end variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs. 40,999.
Xiaomi is offering an instant discount of up to Rs. 2,000 for customers using SBI, ICICI Bank, or Axis Bank credit cards.
Availability
The Redmi Turbo 5 will go on sale in India from June 19 via Amazon. The handset will be offered in Asphalt Black, Nitro Blue, and Turbo White colour options.
Software
The Redmi Turbo 5 runs on HyperOS 3, based on Android 16. Xiaomi has confirmed that the device will receive four years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates, aligning with the company’s extended software support strategy for premium models.
Display
The smartphone features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,268 × 2,756 pixels. It supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate and offers a peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. Additional display features include Dolby Vision support, 12-bit colour depth, PWM dimming up to 3,840Hz, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
The handset carries multiple durability ratings, including IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K, for resistance against dust and water.
Performance
Powering the Redmi Turbo 5 is the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, an octa-core processor with a peak clock speed of 3.4GHz. It is paired with an ARM Mali-G720 MC8 GPU, LPDDR5x Ultra RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage.
According to the company, the device has achieved an AnTuTu score exceeding 2.3 million points. Thermal management is handled by a 3D Ice-Loop cooling system with a heat dissipation area of 5,300 sq mm.
Cameras
The Redmi Turbo 5 features a dual rear camera setup. The primary camera uses a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 sensor with an f/1.5 aperture, along with optical and electronic image stabilisation. It is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
On the front, the phone includes a 20-megapixel camera housed in a hole-punch cutout. The device supports video recording at up to 4K resolution at 60fps. It also includes a Redmi Pixel Matrix lighting feature around the camera module for alerts and notifications.
Battery
The smartphone is backed by a 7,540mAh battery, one of the largest capacities in its segment. It supports 100W wired fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging through a USB Type-C port.
Connectivity
Connectivity options on the Redmi Turbo 5 include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0. The device also features an IR blaster. For security, it offers a fingerprint scanner and face unlock support.
The handset measures 157.53 × 75.19 × 8.18mm.
FAQs
What is the price of Redmi Turbo 5 in India?
It starts at Rs. 37,999 for the base variant.
When will Redmi Turbo 5 go on sale?
The phone goes on sale from June 19.
Which processor powers the Redmi Turbo 5?
It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset.
How big is the Redmi Turbo 5 battery?
It packs a 7,540mAh battery.
Does Redmi Turbo 5 support fast charging?
Yes, it supports 100W wired fast charging.
