Xiaomi debuts Redmi Turbo 5 in India at ₹37,999, escalating sub-₹45K smartphone war

Xiaomi brings its Turbo line to India for the first time, pricing the Redmi Turbo 5 at ₹37,999 (8GB+256GB) and ₹40,999 (12GB+256GB). With a 7540mAh battery, 100W charging, and Dimensity 8500 Ultra, it directly targets Motorola Edge 70 Pro, OnePlus Nord 6, and Realme 16 Pro in a fiercely contested mid-premium tier.

— Source publishedThu, 18 Jun, 2026, 12:05 IST·First seen Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 12:12 IST·Source Hindustan Times · Business

What happened

Xiaomi launches Redmi Turbo 5 in India at ₹37,999-₹40,999, marking the Turbo line's India debut. Features Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 7540mAh battery, 100W charging,

Key facts

  • ₹37,999
  • ₹40,999
  • 8GB+256GB
  • 12GB+256GB
  • 7540mAh
  • 100W
  • 6.59-inch
  • 120Hz
  • 3500-nits
  • 50MP

Why this matters

Watch for accelerated component partnerships and battery/charging IP licensing as OEMs race to match Xiaomi's 7540mAh+100W benchmark; smaller players in this tier become acquisition or exit candidates if they can't keep pace on BOM economics.