Exec: Redmi Turbo 5 series ‘selling very well,’ especially 512GB variant

Santi Bongco
Feb. 3, 2026, 15:32

The Redmi Turbo 5 series is making an impressive sales performance in China. According to a brand official, the 512GB storage option is outselling its 256GB counterpart.

Partner and Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing shared the news following the launch of the Redmi Turbo 5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max in China a few days ago. The executive noted that the 512GB variant is the most popular choice among buyers, helping it secure the highest sales in the series.

To recall, the vanilla Turbo 5 comes in 12GB/256GB, 16GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/512GB, priced at CN¥1,999 ($287), CN¥2,299 ($330), CN¥2,299 ($330), and CN¥2,599 ($373), respectively. The Max model is also available in the same options, which are priced at CN¥2,199 ($316), CN¥2,499 ($359), CN¥2,499 ($359), and CN¥2,799 ($402), respectively.

Here are more details about the said Redmi models:

Redmi Turbo 5

  • MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra
  • LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
  • UFS 4.1 storage
  • 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 16GB/256GB, and 16GB/512GB
  • 6.59″ 2756x1268px 120Hz AMOLED
  • 50MP main camera with OIS + 8MP ultrawide
  • 20MP selfie camera 
  • 7560mAh battery
  • 100W wired and 27W wired reverse charging
  • Xiaomi HyperOS 3
  • IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K  ratings
  • Shadow Black, Light Sea Green, and Auspicious Cloud White

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
  • LPDDR5X Ultra RAM 
  • UFS 4.1 storage
  • 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 16GB/256GB, and 16GB/512GB
  • 6.83” 2772x1280px 120Hz AMOLED with 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
  • 50MP main camera with OIS + 8MP ultrawide
  • 20MP selfie camera 
  • 9000mAh battery
  • 100W wired and 27W wired reverse charging
  • Xiaomi HyperOS 3
  • IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K  ratings
  • Auspicious Cloud White, Ocean Blue, Sunshine Orange, and Shadow Black

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