Redmi has launched the Turbo 5 in India, nearly five months after its debut in China. It marks the first Turbo series phone available in the Indian market.
However, Chinese buyers still get a better deal.
The 12GB+256GB variant costs Rs 38,999 in India, while the same configuration in China is priced at 2,299 yuan — roughly Rs 32,200.
That's a difference of about Rs 6,800.
Even the entry-level 8GB+256GB model at Rs 35,999 is more expensive than China's higher-RAM base model after currency conversion.
The price premium is not unusual for Chinese-origin phones sold in India, where import duties, GST, and logistics costs push prices higher.
Redmi is offering up to Rs 2,000 in instant discounts on select SBI, ICICI, and Axis Bank cards.
Sales begin June 19 via Amazon. in, mi.
com, and offline stores. Color options include Turbo White, Nitro Blue, and Asphalt Black.
Specifications
The Redmi Turbo 5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
A 5,300mm² vapor chamber helps keep the device cool during extended use.
Redmi claims an AnTuTu score exceeding 2 million, which it says outperforms rivals like the OnePlus Nord CE6 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
The phone features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its standout feature is a 7,540mAh battery with 100W HyperCharge support.
The device boasts an IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rating for dust and water resistance.
On the back, it houses a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor.
A customizable LED pixel-matrix ring surrounds the camera module.
It runs on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
