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Redmi Turbo 5 Key Specs Leaked – Dimensity 8500, 1.5K OLED Display and 7,000mAh+ Battery

Highlights

Redmi Turbo 5 leak suggests the phone will feature a new Dimensity 8500 chipset, possibly branded Ultra with a 1.5K LTPS OLED display.
It is rumoured to house a high-density silicon battery starting with “7”, likely over 7,000mAh.
The phone is expected to debut end of 2025 or early January 2026.

Redmi teaser of upcoming launches. (Image credit – Redmi)

Reports suggest the Redmi Turbo 5 is expected either by the end of this year or in early January 2026. But now, trusted tipster Digital Chat Station has shared what appear to be the key specifications of the upcoming Turbo 5 via a new post on Weibo. Before we get to the leaked info, let’s do a quick roundup of Redmi’s schedule for upcoming launches.

It is being reported that Redmi is preparing to launch its Redmi Note 15 series in China by August, followed by the Redmi K90 lineup in November. Alongside these, the brand is also Redmi is also preparing for new smartphone launches in India. While the brand hasn’t confirmed which models are coming, the teaser hints suggest that the Redmi 15 series could be next in line.

And, here’s what we know so far about Redmi Turbo 5.

Redmi Turbo 5 – Key Specifications (Rumoured)

Tipster Digital Chat Station’s post on Weibo. (Screenshot credit – Gizmochina)

According to the tipster, Redmi is currently testing a new mid-range smartphone powered by the Dimensity 8500 chipset, which could be marketed as the “Dimensity 8500 Ultra” at launch. The device is believed to be the Redmi Turbo 5, set for release in China. Globally, this model might be introduced as the Poco X8 Pro.

The leak reveals that the Turbo 5 will sport a 1.5K resolution LTPS OLED display with large, rounded corners. It will feature a high-end metal middle frame and a minimalist rear camera deco design. While the new leak doesn’t mention the display size, earlier reports from the same source indicated a 6.6-inch screen.

Powering the device is expected to be a high-capacity silicon battery, with its size reportedly beginning with the digit “7,” suggesting a battery of around 7,000mAh or more. The tipster also mentions that the Turbo 5 will offer a more refined in-hand feel and a user-friendly mid-size form factor, making it a promising mid-range contender.

FAQs

Q1. What processor and display will power the Redmi Turbo 5?

Answer. The Turbo 5 is expected to feature the Dimensity 8500 chipset and a 1.5K resolution LTPS OLED display with large, rounded corners.

Q2. How large is the battery in the Redmi Turbo 5?

Answer. The device is rumoured to include a high-capacity silicon battery starting with the digit “7,” suggesting a battery of around 7,000mAh or more.