We are in a month packed with new smartphone launches, and Redmi is among the many brands gearing up to unveil their latest devices. The company, which recently launched the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ in India, has launched the Turbo 5 Max in China.
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a mid-range smartphone and is expected to feature MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500s chipset. It’s worth noting that this chipset is a recent addition to MediaTek’s Dimensity lineup and was announced on January 15, 2026. It will be the first phone to feature this chipset.
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Redmi Turbo 5 Max Specifications
The display features a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED panel with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, combined with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of up to 3500 nits.
As mentioned above, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max will be packing the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. This octa-core chipset is built on a 3nm process and is paired with the Immortalis-G925 MC12 GPU, with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage.
At the same time, the dual-camera setup has a 50MP Light Hunter 600 main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens, supporting 4K video recording at 60fps. As for the selfie shooter, there’s a 20MP lens for video calls and selfies.
On the connectivity front, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and a handy IR blaster. Plus, the dual stereo speakers support LHDC 5.0, which is good.
Smartphones are sporting bigger capacity batteries, and this Redmi phone has jumped on that bandwagon as well. In fact, the main highlight of this phone is its whopping 9,000mAh battery, featuring 100W wired charging and 27W reverse charging support.
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Pricing and India Release
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is priced starting at CNY 2,199 (INR 29,000) for the 12GB/256GB variant, going up to CNY 2,799 (INR 37,000) for the 16GB/512GB variant. Sales have already begun in China.
While there has been no official confirmation from the company regarding the Redmi Turbo 5 Max’s India launch, we can expect it to be around March 2026.
With its huge battery, powerful new chipset, and a price expected under INR 40,000, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max could be a serious contender in the mid-range segment. If it does launch in India, it could be a very attractive option for users looking for long-lasting performance without burning a hole in your pocket.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: FAQs
Which chipset powers the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500s chipset will be powering the Redmi Turbo 5 Max.
What are the key features of Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The main highlight of the phone is a 9,000mAh battery and a new MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset.
Who should buy the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
Mid-range users seeking long-lasting battery life paired with high-end performance will find this an ideal choice.
