Xiaomi has confirmed the launch date of the new Redmi Turbo 5 series. The novelty is eagerly awaited outside of China, as it is expected that the global market will welcome it under the POCO brand - specifically as the POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro. Max. And it will be a big competitor iPhone 17 Pro Max, which it will resemble even with the boldly chosen color.
What makes the Redmi Turbo 5 (or POCO X8 Pro) Max) so special? Let's take a look at the key points. Redmi Turbo 5 Max will be the first to be equipped with the new chip Dimensity 9500s, manufactured on TSMC's advanced 3nm process. The processor scores over 3,6 million points in the benchmark, which surpasses even some more expensive flagship models. Xiaomi is targeting users looking for this model maximal performance at a price between 2,000–3,000 yuan (approx. 275-415 USD).
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Redmi Turbo 5 Max amicable 9mAh battery, labeled as Xiaomi Gold Sand Battery, supplemented with the latest HyperOS frequency controlThis brings it up to the 10,000mAh level of the competition. In addition, Xiaomi will offer five-year battery warranty – if its condition drops below 80%, you will receive a new one for free. International version of POCO X8 Pro Max but will probably get a little less capacity due to safety regulations a fast charging.
The phone supports 100W charging, now also standard 100W PPS, and also 27W reverse charging. In terms of design, the body is made up of CNC metal frame, a fiberglass back and very thin bezels. A new color "Sea Breeze Blue" will also be introduced, as well as an orange variastrikingly reminiscent iPhone 17 Pro.
Redmi Turbo 5 premiere Max will take place January 29th at 19:00 PM China Time (12:00 in Central Europe). The price in China is expected to start around 2 CNY (around $345). Global launch of POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max is expected in the first or second quarter of this year. If you are looking for a phone with flagship performance, a giant battery and a unique warranty, Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a hot candidate.
