It’s Friday afternoon, January 30, 2026, and if you’re tired of carrying a power bank everywhere, Redmi just decided to end that struggle. Yesterday in China, they dropped the Redmi Turbo 5 series, and the “Max” version is basically a car battery with a screen attached. Or nothing.
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The Redmi Turbo 5 Series: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where phone brands are finally realizing that we care more about battery life than “gimmick” cameras. Here’s the ground reality from the launch:
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The 9,000mAh Monster: The Turbo 5 Max is officially the “battery king” of the Redmi world. We’re talking a 9,000mAh cell. For context, that’s almost double a standard iPhone. It’s thick (8.15mm), but it’ll probably last you three days. Those too.
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The “First-Ever” Chip: It’s also the global debut for the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. It’s a 3nm beast built for “all-day high frame rate” gaming. Let’s be real—it’s overkill for scrolling Reels, but it’ll run Genshin Impact at 2.5K resolution without breaking a sweat.
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HyperOS 3 & Android 16: This is one of the first phones out of the box running Android 16 (yes, it’s 2026, keep up!). HyperOS 3 is supposedly way leaner, which helps with that massive battery life.
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The “Standard” Choice: The regular Turbo 5 isn’t exactly a weakling either. It’s got a 7,560mAh battery and the Dimensity 8500-Ultra. It’s slightly smaller (6.59 inches vs 6.83 on the Max) and lighter for those who don’t want a brick in their pocket.
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Redmi Turbo 5 vs. Turbo 5 Max
| Feature | Redmi Turbo 5 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max |
| Battery | 7,560mAh | 9,000mAh (Monster status) |
| Processor | Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Dimensity 9500s (3nm) |
| Display | 6.59″ 1.5K OLED (120Hz) | 6.83″ 1.5K OLED (3500 nits) |
| Charging | 100W Wired | 100W Wired + 27W Reverse |
| Price (approx) | ~₹26,500 (CNY 1,999) | ~₹33,000 (CNY 2,499) |
And Here’s the Kicker…
If you’re in India, don’t hold your breath for the “Redmi” branding. The thing is, Redmi “Turbo” phones almost always launch globally as POCO devices. Rumor has it the Turbo 5 will land here as the POCO X8 Pro sometime in March 2026.
One side comment—the Rupee hit 91.90 today, so if these prices feel a bit higher when they actually land in Delhi, you know who to blame. It’s an ongoing situation. Or nothing.
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