Xiaomi is gearing up for a busy stretch, with the Redmi K90 series expected to debut in China this week. The lineup is said to include the Redmi K90 Pro Max alongside another model, and early chatter suggests these phones will make their way to international markets under the Poco banner as the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra.
The story doesn’t end there. Fresh reports from China indicate Xiaomi has accelerated its plans for the next wave of Redmi Turbo devices. Following the Redmi Turbo 3 in April 2024, the Redmi Turbo 4 in January 2025, and the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro in April 2025, industry watchers are now pointing to an even earlier-than-expected launch for the Redmi Turbo 5—possibly as soon as next month. Japanese outlet Sumaho Digest draws this conclusion from a well-known Weibo tipster who claims Xiaomi has “sped up” the development cycle.
While official details remain under wraps, the Redmi Turbo 5 is tipped to deliver a meaningful hardware upgrade while keeping a performance-first identity:
– Metal mid-frame for a sturdier, more premium in-hand feel
– Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, a feature typically reserved for higher-end phones
– Clean, minimal camera module design that hints at a focus on speed and efficiency
– Larger battery than the Redmi Turbo 4’s already hefty 6,550 mAh capacity
If the global strategy mirrors previous releases, the Redmi Turbo 5 could arrive internationally as a successor to the Poco X7 Pro, though branding and regional availability are still unconfirmed. The rumored combination of a massive battery, ultrasonic biometrics, and a metal frame would make the Turbo 5 one of the most compelling mid-range performance phones to watch, especially for gamers and power users who value endurance and speed.
As always, timelines and specs can shift before launch, but the signals are clear: Xiaomi is pressing the accelerator on both the Redmi K90 series and the Redmi Turbo 5. Expect more leaks—and potentially an official announcement—very soon.
