Dimensity 8500 and 7000 mAh battery - key features of Redmi Turbo 5 (Poco X8 Pro) are revealed
At the end of the year, Xiaomi is going to significantly strengthen its presence in the mid-budget segment. The Redmi K90 is expected to be announced in November, and the Redmi Turbo 5 in December or early January. The Chinese social network Weibo leaked key specifications of the new smartphones.
The leak is about the Turbo 5. Illustration: Digital Chat Station on Wechat
Redmi Turbo 5: what is known about the key features
- 6.6-inch 1.5K display with convex edges. The screen is slightly smaller than that of Turbo 4 (6.67″).
- Dimensity 8500 processor
- Metal body frame. Redmi switches from plastic to a high-quality thin metal middle frame, which adds solidity and durability. The laconic camera unit is also noted.
- A slimmer profile while retaining a large battery. The Turbo 4 had a 6,550 mAh battery with 90W charging, and the Turbo 5 will have a capacity "starting with the number 7", probably around 7000 mAh.
- Redmi Turbo 5 may be released outside of China under the Poco X8 Pro brand
And what about the Turbo 5 Pro?
- Battery over 8,000 mAh
- Preparing to launch in 2026, possibly as Poco F8
A leak about the Redmi Note 15 and Redmi K90. Illustration: Digital Chat Station on Wechat
A leak about the Turbo 5 Pro. Image: Digital Chat Station on Wechat
On 23 and 24 July, the brand will announce new products in India. There is no official information, but it is expected that these will be models of the Redmi 15 line.
Bottom line.
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a mid-range smartphone with a 1.5K OLED screen, a sturdy metal body, and a slim design that retains a massive battery. Globally, it is still known as Poco X8 Pro. And for those who are waiting for the Pro version, they promise an even more powerful battery (8000 mAh+) and top-of-the-line hardware in 2026.