Redmi Turbo 5 hands-on video appears, hours before announcement

Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 10:03

The hype for today's Redmi Turbo 5 launch just hit a fever pitch. A hands-on video leaked out of China mere hours ago, giving us a 360-degree look at the hardware before Xiaomi takes the stage later today, January 29, 2026.

The video confirms that while the silhouette looks familiar, the build quality has taken a massive leap. We're looking at a sophisticated CNC metal frame and a fiberglass rear panel that reportedly feels far more premium than the previous generation's plastic.

5 key points

Sophisticated Build: CNC metal frames are now standard, moving the Turbo line into the "premium mid-range" tier.

Ultimate Protection: The IP69K rating means it can survive high-pressure, high-temperature steam cleaning.

Gaming Focus: Features a "3D Ice-Sealed Circulation Pump" that claims 3x the cooling efficiency of standard vapor chambers.

AI Proactive: Ships with HyperOS 3, which integrates deep AI multitasking similar to the new Chrome features.

Aggressive Pricing: Rumors still point to a starting price of 2,000 Yuan (~$290) for the standard and 2,500 Yuan (~$360) for the Max.

Updated Specs: Standard vs. Max

The leak and recent Weibo teases have clarified the divide between the two models. It’s no longer just a "Pro" vs "Standard" fight—it’s a battle of endurance.

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Feature	Redmi Turbo 5 (Standard)	Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Chipset	Dimensity 8500-Ultra	Dimensity 9500s
Battery	7,560mAh	9,000mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Display	6.59" 1.5K OLED (3,500 nits)	6.83" 2K OLED (3,500 nits)
Charging	100W Wired / 27W Reverse	100W Wired / 27W Reverse
Build	Metal Frame / 2.5D Glass	Metal Frame / Fiberglass
Durability	IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K	IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K

The "Five Colorway" Rumor

While the hands-on video teased a more sophisticated texture, internal leaks suggest Redmi is going bold with the palette this year. We've seen five distinct names floating around:

Sunrise Orange: The hero color for the Max (looks like the iPhone 17 Pro's titanium finish).
Ocean Breeze Blue: A light, frosted gradient.
Mint Green: A pastel option for the standard model.
Arctic Silver: A classic matte metallic.
Cosmic Black: A deep, high-gloss finish with an anti-fingerprint coating.

Global Outlook: POCO X8 Pro

For those outside of China, the "Standard" Turbo 5 (Dimensity 8500) is almost certainly going to be our POCO X8 Pro. However, the 9,000mAh "Max" model remains a mystery for the global market—regulatory limits on battery density in some regions might mean the POCO version gets "scaled back" to 6,500mAh.