Redmi Turbo 5 Debuts in India With Dimensity 8500 Ultra: Turbo 5 Pro Teased

Big battery. Flagship grade power. Aggressive pricing. The Redmi Turbo 5 is here to shake up the performance smartphone market. Get it on Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance.

Redmi has officially brought its performance focused Turbo series to India for the first time, marking a notable shift in strategy for the brand. The Redmi Turbo 5 launched in India on June 16, 2026, after having already debuted in China earlier in the year, and its India sale began on June 19,2026.

A Turbo 5 Pro variant has also been teased and is widely expected to join the lineup soon, aimed at buyers who want even more performance headroom than the standard model offers. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed an official India launch date for the Pro version, so anyone specifically waiting for that model should watch for a separate announcement in the coming weeks.

Turbo 5 by the Numbers

Design That Borrows and Improves

Look and Build

The Turbo 5 borrows the Poco X8 Pro’s dual tone glass back, brushed aluminium mid frame and dual floating camera lenses, finished off with red accents around the power button and camera ring for a bit of visual flair. It weighs 204 grams and measures a slim 8.2mm in thickness despite housing a large battery.

Chipset and Cooling

Under the hood sits the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. Redmi claims the phone crosses 20 lakh points on AnTuTu, putting it ahead of rivals in the same price bracket. A large 5,300 square millimetre vapour chamber cooling system is built in to help sustain performance during extended gaming sessions.

Display and Battery

The screen is a 6.59 inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness, suited to both outdoor visibility and everyday scrolling. Battery life is another strong point, with a 7,540mAh silicon carbon cell supporting 100W fast wired charging and 27W reverse charging, an unusually large capacity for a phone this slim.

Cameras and Software

On the back is a dual camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, aimed at reducing blur in low light shots and handheld video. The phone ships with HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, backed by a four year Android OS upgrade commitment, and carries an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, an unusually robust rating for this price segment.

The Pro Model Waiting in the Wings

A Turbo 5 Pro variant has been teased alongside the standard model and is widely expected to join the lineup soon, aimed at buyers who want even more performance headroom. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed an official India launch date for this version, so the specifications and pricing below are based on leaks and pre launch listings rather than an official spec sheet, and some details could still change before launch.

Chipset and Display

Leaks point to the Turbo 5 Pro moving to a MediaTek Dimensity 9500e chipset, a clear step up from the standard Turbo 5’s Dimensity 8500 Ultra, and pairing it with a 6.8 inch 1.5K LTPS flat display for sharper visuals and richer colours.

Battery and Security

The bigger talking point is battery capacity, with reports suggesting a 9,000mAh cell alongside 100W wired fast charging, an upgrade over the Turbo 5’s already large 7,540mAh pack. Security is expected to come from an ultrasonic in display fingerprint sensor, which tends to be faster and more reliable than the optical sensors commonly used in this segment.

Build and Software

The Turbo 5 Pro is also tipped to use a metal mid frame for a more premium feel, along with IP68 and IP69 ratings for robust dust and water resistance. It is expected to ship with Android 16 based HyperOS 3.1, continuing Xiaomi’s push toward closer cross device integration.

Camera details for the Turbo 5 Pro have not surfaced in as much detail yet, though given the standard Turbo 5’s 50MP main sensor with optical stabilisation, a similar or upgraded setup would be a reasonable expectation for the Pro variant once official specifications are announced.

What It Costs You

The Redmi Turbo 5 is available in three colour options: Turbo White, Nitro Blue, and Asphalt Black. Meanwhile, the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro is expected to be priced at around Rs. 42,990. Since Xiaomi has not officially announced the device or its pricing, this figure is based on early retail listings and industry estimates, and the final launch price may vary.

Shop for the Redmi Turbo 5 Series on Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance

Buying a performance focused smartphone becomes more convenient when you do not have to pay the full amount upfront. You can already explore the Redmi Turbo 5 on Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance, and once the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro arrives in India, the same convenience will extend to that model too.

Steps to shop on Easy EMIs

1. Visit a nearby Bajaj Finserv partner store.
2. Enquire about Easy EMI options for the Redmi Turbo 5 or Redmi Turbo 5 Pro.
3. Check the available offers and benefits.
4. Choose a repayment tenure that suits your budget.
5. Complete the purchase and take home your new smartphone with convenient monthly payments.