Emir BardakçıHowever, it seems that Xiaomi is breaking the mold of the mid-range market with the pre-ordering of the REDMI Turbo 5 Max. As per the official REDMI Weibo account, the device marks the first time a “Max” has been introduced in the Turbo Series. The device has been developed with the intent of providing consumers with a price point that is significantly less compared to the current market. The certifications have been closely followed, and the hardware is simply breathtaking. The massive 9,000mAh battery and the launch of the Dimensity 9500s processor make this phone all about endurance and power. If you have been waiting for the global variant, we have been told that it will come as the POCO X8 Pro Max after about a month.
TL;DR: What You Need to Know
- Performance Beast: Equipped with the Dimensity 9500s (3nm) and boasts the highest 3.61 million AnTuTu Score
- Massive Battery: Comes with a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100W HyperCharge
- Global Rebrand: Confirmed to be released globally under the name POCO X8 Pro Max in February 2026.
- Price: Pre-Released in China at $360.
The First “Max” in the Turbo Series
In 2007, Lu Weibing has confirmed that REDMI Turbo 5 Max is designed to be faster than flagships in a price segment of $600+. With Dimensity 9500s processors, which were expected in high-end REDMI K Ultra models, Xiaomi is making extreme speed accessible to all. In my tests with similar models, it is clear that the efficiency of such a 3nm chip is an improvement over previous models.
Will the POCO X8 Pro Max Dominate the International Market?
In relation to the international community, the most exciting piece of news is the rebranding plan. The blueprint for the POCO X8 Pro Max will be the REDMI Turbo 5 Max. As is the usual tradition for Xiaomi, the POCO version is expected to roll out within one month worldwide. Although the initial specifications such as the Dimensity 9500s processor and the 9,000mAh battery will remain the same, the new POCO X8 Pro Max will come with the signature yellow highlights of POCO and an ever-so-slight change in the camera module. This new product will ensure that POCO leads in the “Flagship Killer” segment in early 2026.
What’s Next for the Turbo Lineup?
With the addition of a one-year extended warranty, as well as a 365-day replacement only service for the first-day buyers in China, it is clear that the company is very confident about the product. The same can be expected in the case of the POCO X8 Pro Max, which is scheduled to be released next month. I will closely monitor their certification databases (IMDA & BIS) for the final POCO pricing. If they manage to retain it below $450, it will definitely become one of the best-selling mid-range phones of this year.
