REDMI Turbo 5 Max Smashes Early Sales Milestone

Xiaomi is off to a strong start with the REDMI Turbo 5 Max. Just two hours after it went on sale, this phone has created records in China’s 2,000-3,000 RMB ($286–$432) range. Xiaomi’s official REDMI Weibo page claims it has become the best-selling new model in this range in a highly competitive market. For many consumers, this phone seems to be a sweet spot.

The REDMI Turbo 5 Max officially launched earlier today, following weeks of growing attention online. Once sales opened, momentum built fast. Within two hours, the phone had already outsold every recent competitor in its price class during its launch window. This level of response suggests Xiaomi got it right this time.

This phone, starting at 2,199 RMB, has specifications that are normally found much further up the pricing chart.

At the heart of the REDMI Turbo 5 Max is the new Dimensity 9500s processor. This marks the chip’s global debut. This phone is being advertised by Xiaomi quite a lot because of its features. The phone promises smooth gaming, high speed, and easy multitasking. The idea is quite obvious that this phone is meant for people who want speed and power but do not want to pay too much.

Battery life is another major talking point. The Turbo 5 Max packs a huge 9,000mAh “Jinshajiang,” or Gold Sand River, battery. This is well above the norm for this level of phone. This phone is meant for people who wish to be out and about all day, and perhaps even longer, without the need to worry about finding a charger.

For people who get fed up with carrying power banks and finding plug outlets, this alone could be the deciding factor.

The REDMI Turbo 5 Max is available in several variants of RAM/storage. The 12GB RAM variant with 256GB storage is priced at 2,199 RMB ($316) but is available for 1,869.15 RMB ($269) after subsidies. The 16GB RAM variant with 512GB storage is priced at 2,799 RMB ($405) but available for 2,379.15 RMB ($343) after subsidies. It has been a standout for 2026.