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Xiaomi Gears Up for 7+ Product Launches Before Spring Festival, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Series Tipped

Highlights

Over seven new Xiaomi products are expected including flagship and midrange smartphones, wearables, earbuds, a tablet, and IoT devices.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to include Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered flagship, Leica-branded camera hardware with a 1-inch OmniVision OV50X sensor, 50MP ultra-wide, and 200MP periscope telephoto lens.
Redmi Turbo 5 series includes the Turbo 5 with Dimensity 8500 and Turbo 5 Pro with Dimensity 9500e.

Caption – Redmi Turbo 4 Pro in the picture for reference. (Image credit – Redmi)

Xiaomi is reportedly preparing for a busy launch schedule ahead of the Spring Festival in China. Reports suggest more than seven new products are expected to debut across multiple categories. According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming lineup will span flagship and midrange smartphones, wearables, audio products, tablets, and IoT devices.

Xiaomi Launch Schedule

Caption – Tipster DCS’s Weibo post. (Translated via Google Translate)

As per the leak, Xiaomi’s near-term launch pipeline includes a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered imaging flagship, two midrange smartphones running MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, a new smartwatch, two pairs of true wireless earbuds, a midrange tablet, and several IoT products.

The Snapdragon-powered flagship is said to be the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The device is reportedly set for an announcement as early as next week, with a broader release expected later this month.

Camera hardware is expected to be a key highlight of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The phone is tipped to feature a 1-inch Leica-branded primary camera likely using a domestically manufactured OmniVision OV50X sensor. This is said to be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens on the rear.

Caption – Xiaomi 17 Ultra. (Image credit – Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is also expected to strengthen its midrange portfolio with the launch of two new Redmi Turbo models. The Redmi Turbo 5 is tipped to become the first smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset. Meanwhile, the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro is expected to sit higher in the lineup, featuring the Dimensity 9500e processor.

On the wearables front, Xiaomi is reportedly preparing a new smartwatch that runs Android with Xiaomi’s HyperOS. The device is said to pack a large 930mAh battery and support eSIM functionality through an independent eUICC chip, allowing it to operate independently without needing a paired smartphone.

The leaked roadmap also mentions two new pairs of earbuds, a midrange tablet, and multiple IoT products. However, specific details about these devices are still limited.

It remains unclear whether Xiaomi will unveil all these products at a single event or spread them across multiple launches. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to receive a dedicated launch, while some of the other products may debut on the same day.

Redmi Turbo 5 Series Moves Closer to Launch

Separately, the Redmi Turbo 5 series appears to be edging closer to launch. A new Xiaomi smartphone carrying the model number 2602BRT18C has reportedly cleared radio certification in China, a development that typically signals an upcoming release.

Caption – Xiaomi 2602BRT18C radio certification. (Image credit – Gizmochina)

According to Weibo tipster Smart Pikachu, the certified device belongs to the Redmi Turbo 5 lineup and is likely the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro. While Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the model, certification activity suggests that launch preparations are underway.

The Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to include two models, the standard Turbo 5 and the Turbo 5 Pro. The base model reportedly received certification approval back in October. The launch window for the series is believed to fall around January or February, ahead of the Chinese Spring Festival. Digital Chat Station has also suggested that the Turbo 5 Pro could arrive before the holiday.

Leaks indicate that Xiaomi is positioning this generation of the Turbo series more aggressively than before. The Redmi Turbo 5 Pro is said to feature a flagship-grade chipset with custom performance tuning. It is also tipped to include the largest battery in its segment, paired with 100W fast charging.

Additional reports point to a metal frame, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, full water resistance, and symmetrical stereo speakers. The design language is expected to follow a clean and minimal aesthetic.

For reference, the previous Redmi Turbo 4 Pro was the first smartphone to launch with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. It featured a 6.83-inch flat 1.5K display, a 50MP + 8MP dual rear camera setup, and support for 90W wired fast charging along with 22.5W reverse charging.

FAQs

Q1. What products is Xiaomi expected to launch before the Spring Festival?

Answer. Xiaomi is reportedly preparing more than seven new products, including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra flagship, two Redmi Turbo 5 smartphones, a new smartwatch, two pairs of earbuds, a midrange tablet, and several IoT devices.

Q2. What are the key features of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

Answer. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is tipped to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and advanced Leica-branded camera hardware, including a 1-inch OmniVision OV50X sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens.

Q3. What do we know about the Redmi Turbo 5 series?

Answer. The Redmi Turbo 5 will reportedly debut with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, while the Turbo 5 Pro will feature the Dimensity 9500e processor. The series is expected to launch around January or February with flagship-grade performance, a large battery supporting 100W fast charging, and premium design elements like a metal frame and water resistance.