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| The Redmi Turbo 5 Max will be one of the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9500s. Pictured: a render of the phone running a game. |
The buzz in the tech world is building as Xiaomi confirms its preparations for a significant new product launch in China. Among the headliners is the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, a device poised to shake up the competitive mid-range segment with some seriously impressive confirmed specs.
For weeks, rumors have swirled about the heart of this new phone. Now, Xiaomi has put the speculation to rest: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max will be one of the first smartphones powered by MediaTek's new upper-mid-range champion, the Dimensity 9500s System-on-a-Chip (SoC). And if the company's claims hold true, this chip isn't just a contender—it's aiming to dominate its class.
Benchmark Beast: Challenging the Elite
The most eye-catching confirmation comes in the form of performance numbers. Xiaomi states that the Turbo 5 Max, leveraging the Dimensity 9500s, has achieved a staggering overall score of 3.61 million points in the AnTuTu V11 benchmark. To put that in perspective, this score pushes it notably ahead of phones using the standard Dimensity 9500, like the Vivo X300 Pro, which averages around 3.39 million on AnTuTu's official charts.
Even more intriguing is how close this claimed performance gets to flagship territory. The score brings the Turbo 5 Max within striking distance of devices running the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, such as the OnePlus 15 (which, incidentally, often comes with promotions like a $100 gift card when ordered on platforms like Amazon).
Xiaomi's official teasers and early performance data, which have been generating discussion on platforms like Weibo, strongly suggest the Dimensity 9500s could outperform the non-Elite version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. You can see some of the official reveals and discussions here:
- Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max Official Teaser on Weibo
- Early Benchmarks and Community Reactions
- In-Depth Analysis of the Dimensity 9500s Platform
Raw benchmark numbers are one thing, but real-world gaming performance is what matters to many users. Xiaomi is targeting that audience directly, claiming the Turbo 5 Max will deliver exceptionally smooth gameplay. The promised averages are impressive: around 120 FPS in MOBA titles (like Honor of Kings or Mobile Legends), a steady 60 FPS in demanding RPGs, and a high 120 FPS in first-person shooter (FPS) games. This positions the phone as a potentially ideal device for mobile gamers who want flagship-like performance without the flagship price tag.
Pricing and Global Availability
While the exact launch date is still under wraps, Xiaomi has previously hinted at a very aggressive price point. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is expected to land in the "2.5K" price bracket in China, which translates to roughly CNY 2,500 or about $359. This price-for-performance ratio could make it a standout offering.
For international fans, there's good news too. The device is widely expected to be rebranded as the Poco X8 Pro Max for global markets, continuing Xiaomi's strategy of bringing its most competitive hardware worldwide under the Poco banner.
As we await the full reveal of the launch date, design, camera specifics, and battery details, one thing is clear: with the confirmed Dimensity 9500s and these ambitious performance targets, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is shaping up to be a disruptive force, ready to challenge both mid-range rivals and even flirt with the lower edges of flagship performance. The upcoming Xiaomi event just became a must-watch for anyone shopping for a powerful new phone on a budget.
*For those comparing options across the performance spectrum, you can check out current deals on devices like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered OnePlus 15 on* Amazon.
