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REDMI Turbo 5

REDMI Turbo 5 starts at ₹41,999 with Dimensity 8500-Ultra, fast UFS storage, a 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 7540mAh battery and 100W charging.

From₹41,9998GB + 256GB

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Verified: 2026-10-14Next review: 2026-10-27

AT A GLANCE

Key specifications

Display6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, up to 120Hz\nProcessor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra\nRAM and storage: 8GB + 256GB base
UFS 4.1\nRear cameras50MP Sony OIS main + 8MP ultra-wide\nBattery: 7540mAh silicon-carbon\nCharging: 100W wired
27W reverse wired\nProtectionIP66
SpecificationIP68
SpecificationIP69
IP69K\nOSXiaomi HyperOS 3\nNFC: supported

BUYER VERDICT

BuyPicker verdict

The Turbo 5 is the performance pick in the current Redmi lineup for buyers who prioritise gaming, storage speed and 100W charging. Its main compromise is camera versatility compared with camera-first alternatives.

TRADE-OFFS

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Dimensity 8500-Ultra performance\nFast UFS 4.1 storage\n100W charging\n7540mAh battery\n1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display\n50MP Sony OIS main camera\nIP66 IP68 IP69 IP69K protection

Cons

  • Camera system is not as versatile as camera-first rivals\nPremium price for a performance-focused Redmi\nNo dedicated telephoto camera\nBattery is smaller than Note 17 Pro Max

DETAILED REVIEW

What buyers should know

REDMI Turbo 5 overview

The REDMI Turbo 5 is Xiaomi India’s performance-focused Redmi model. It starts at ₹41,999 for 8GB + 256GB and combines MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra, UFS 4.1 storage, a 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 7540mAh battery and 100W charging.

Who should consider it?

This model is aimed at buyers who prioritise gaming, sustained performance, fast storage and charging speed over maximum battery capacity or a camera-first setup.

Important trade-offs

The camera system is capable but secondary to performance, and the starting price overlaps with more camera-focused phones. Buyers mainly interested in battery endurance rather than performance should compare the Note 17 Pro Max.

BuyPicker research note

Current India pricing was checked against Xiaomi India’s official phone catalogue and store listing. Product specifications are checked against Xiaomi India’s current Turbo 5 product information.

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