According to recent leaks, the upcoming Redmi Turbo 5 series is ready to challenge phone endurance standards. Industry reports suggest that Xiaomi’s sub-brand is preparing to launch at least one Redmi Turbo 5 model featuring a massive 9,000mAh battery cell. Plus, this cell could support 100W wired super-fast charging.
The news comes from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station. Their Weibo post confirmed that a 9,000mAh single-cell silicon battery solution is finalized and ready for production. This battery is one of the largest ever rumored for a mainstream smartphone release. Furthermore, the same source claims that phone brands are currently testing an even more ambitious 10,000mAh unit. The outlet My Drivers adds that the Redmi Turbo 5 lineup will be the lucky one to boast this 9,000mAh battery.
Redmi Turbo 5 Leak: The first mainstream phone with a 9,000mAh battery?
As in recent handsets, this huge capacity is possible thanks to the silicon carbon battery technology. The latter enables manufacturers to significantly increase energy density without adding substantial physical bulk to the phone‘s design. The majority of Chinese flagships are resorting to this solution. Recent examples are the OnePlus 15, Vivo X300 and OPPO Find X9 series.
The Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to make its debut sometime between this December and January 2026. However, sources remain divided on which specific model will receive the large battery. Some reports suggested a base model 7,500mAh unit. So, the 9,000mAh pack may be reserved for a Pro or “Pro Max” variant.
The appeal of the Redmi Turbo 5 series goes far beyond battery capacity. Rumors suggest the standard Redmi Turbo 5 will be one of the first phones to debut MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 chipset, built on a 4nm process. According to leaks, this chip will surpass 2 million points on the AnTuTu benchmark. On the other hand, the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro would use the Dimensity 9500e or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
