Redmi has unveiled its latest addition to the smartphone market: the Redmi Turbo 3. This new model marks the debut of their Turbo series, positioning itself between the existing Redmi K and Note collections.
The Redmi Turbo 3 is particularly noteworthy as it’s one of the initial offerings to incorporate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, designed for devices that offer high-end performance at a more accessible price point.
For starters, it boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,712 x 1,220 pixels, HDR10+ and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The display supports 12-bit color depth, HDR10+ for enhanced contrast, and has an impressive peak brightness of 2,400 nits for better visibility in different lighting conditions. For security, it has an under-display optical fingerprint scanner in addition to face unlock.
Smartphone photography enthusiasts will like the Turbo 3’s rear camera configuration, which includes a 50-megapixel main camera equipped with a Sony LYT-600 sensor with f/1.59 aperture, complemented by optical image stabilization (OIS). An additional 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide sensor is also on the back for flexibility. In front, there’s a 20-megapixel selfie camera inside the punch-hole.
Performance-wise, the Redmi Turbo 3 doesn’t skimp on power, offering configurations with 12GB or 16GB of the latest LPDDR5X RAM and ample storage options ranging from 256GB to a massive 1TB UFS 4.0. The device runs on Android 14, skinned with Xiaomi‘s HyperOS. Keeping the lights on is a big 5,000mAh battery, which supports 90W fast charging to minimize downtime.
Aside from the green, black, and titanium color options, the Redmi Turbo 3 also caters to fans of the wizarding world with a special Harry Potter limited edition variant.
In terms of pricing, the base model Redmi Turbo 3 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage starts at an attractive CNY 1,999 (~Php15,600), while the top-tier version featuring 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is priced at CNY 2,799 (~Php21,900). The phone is scheduled for release in China on April 15, with hints at an international launch under the POCO F6 branding in the near future.
Redmi Turbo 3 Specs
- Android 14, Xiaomi HyperOS
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 6.7-inch AMOLED 12-bit 20:9 display, 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate
- HDR10+, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Dolby Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor
- Adreno 735 GPU
- 12GB/16GB LPPDDR5x RAM
- 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 storage
- 50-megapixel primary camera (1/ 1.95″Sony LYT-600 sensor, OIS, f/1.59 aperture, LED flash), 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera (f/2.2 aperture, 4K video recording)
- 20-megapixel OmniVision OV20B front camera
- USB Type-C 3.2, NFC
- WiFi, WiFi Hotspot
- Bluetooth 5.4
- 5G, 4G LTE
- GPS, A-GPS
- Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
- IP64 Dust and Splash Resistance
- Dimensions: 160.5×74.4×7.8mm; Weight: 179g
- 5,000mAh battery, 90W fast charging