Emir BardakçıThe REDMI Turbo 5 series, which was introduced in China a few weeks ago and made a huge splash in the tech world with its massive battery capacities, is gearing up for a global release. Recent teasers from POCO India regarding their “X” series indicate that the highly anticipated POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max models will hit the shelves in early March.
So, what will the new POCO X8 Pro series offer us? How much of the social media leaks are actually true? Here are all the details.
The Rebranding Strategy: Turbo 5 Becomes POCO X8 Pro
Xiaomi’s classic rebranding strategy continues this year. The devices that took the Chinese market by storm a few weeks ago will appear globally and in India under the POCO brand:
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REDMI Turbo 5 will launch in the global market as the POCO X8 Pro.
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The top-tier REDMI Turbo 5 Max will be introduced as the POCO X8 Pro Max.
Beware of Old Graphics: The Truth Behind the Leaks
Today, POCO India published new image to belong to the “POCO X8 Pro” series on IndiaPOCO Instagram. However, careful Mi Fans will notice that these images actually use last year’s POCO X7 logo.
Based on the original official launches of these devices in China, the real and confirmed technical specifications of the POCO X8 series are as follows:
POCO X8 Pro (Redmi Turbo 5) Specifications
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Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500
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Display: 6.59-inch, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz flat OLED panel
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Battery: 6500 mAh
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Charging: 100W fast charging support
POCO X8 Pro Max (Redmi Turbo 5 Max) Specifications
The top model of the series pushes the boundaries when it comes to battery life:
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Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
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Display: 6.83-inch, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz flat OLED panel
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Battery: Massive 8500 mAh capacity
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Security: Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor
Shared Premium Features
Both models come with a metal frame to enhance the premium feel and boast an IP69 certification, the highest level of durability against water and dust. The devices will run on the next-generation Android 16-based HyperOS right out of the box.
On the camera front, they are equipped with a 50MP main camera, accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 20MP selfie camera. Launching with a 12GB RAM option, these devices are tailor-made for mobile gamers looking for top-tier performance.
With the expected launch in March, POCO is preparing to completely disrupt the price-to-performance ratio in the upper-mid-range segment with massive batteries and powerful Dimensity processors.
