Redmi debuts Turbo 5 in India with 7,540mAh battery, Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has launched its first Turbo-series phone in India, the Turbo 5, packing a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor, a category-leading 7,540mAh battery, 100W fast charging, 12GB RAM, a 50MP dual rear camera, and a 120Hz display.

— Source publishedTue, 16 Jun, 2026, 12:16 IST·First seen Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 13:08 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Turbo 5 in India, its first Turbo-series phone in the country, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip, 7,540mAh

Key facts

  • 7540mAh battery
  • 100W charging
  • 12GB RAM
  • 50MP camera
  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • 2.3M AnTuTu score

Why this matters

The Turbo 5 launch deepens Xiaomi's reliance on MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 Ultra, signaling a strategic component partnership worth tracking for supply agreements, co-marketing tie-ins, and potential adjacent ecosystem plays.