Redmi Turbo 3 Unveiled: Boasts 1.5K OLED Display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC; Price and Specifications Revealed

Redmi Turbo 3 has made its debut in China, boasting substantial improvements over its predecessor, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. Among its standout features is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, coupled with Xiaomi’s HyperOS interface, promising enhanced performance and efficiency. The device sports a vibrant OLED display with an impressive 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, ensuring smooth and immersive visuals. Additionally, it boasts a powerful 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 main rear camera, further elevating the photography experience for users. Notably, the Redmi Turbo 3 is also equipped with a robust 5,000mAh battery, complemented by 90W wired fast charging support, ensuring quick and convenient recharging.

As for pricing, the Redmi Turbo 3 comes in several configurations, catering to varying user needs and budgets. The base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,000), while the 12GB + 512GB variant retails for CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,450). Stepping up, the 16GB + 512GB configuration is available for CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 28,000), and the top-end model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage comes in at CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 32,000). Pre-sales for the device have already commenced in China, offering consumers a choice of Ice Titanium, Green Blade, and Mo Jing (black) color options, with the official sale slated to kick off on April 15.

In terms of specifications, the Redmi Turbo 3 packs a punch, catering to the demands of modern smartphone users. Its dual SIM (Nano) configuration ensures versatility and connectivity, while the HyperOS interface delivers a seamless and intuitive user experience. The device boasts a spacious 6.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1.5K (1,220×2,712 pixels), offering vivid visuals and immersive viewing. Powered by the cutting-edge 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of LPPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage, the Redmi Turbo 3 promises lightning-fast performance and ample storage capacity for multitasking and multimedia consumption.

Redmi Turbo 3 has been launched in China with significant upgrades over last year’s Redmi Note 12 Turbo. The new model is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS interface. It has an OLED display with 1.5K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The phone flaunts a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 main rear camera. The Redmi Turbo 3 houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging. Xiaomi has also unveiled a Harry Potter limited edition of the Redmi Turbo 3 alongside the standard model.

The Redmi Turbo 3 is priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,000) for the 12GB + 256GB version and CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,450) for the 12GB + 512GB variant. Meanwhile, the 16GB + 512GB is priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 28,000) and the top-end 16GB + 1TB model costs CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 32,000). It is currently up for pre-sale in China in Ice Titanium, Green Blade, and Mo Jing (black) colour options. The handset is scheduled to go on sale starting April 15.

The dual SIM (Nano) Redmi Turbo 3 runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS interface and features a 6.7-inch 1.5K (1,220×2,712 pixels) resolution OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision support, and 2,400 nits peak brightness. It runs on the 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with up to 16GB of LPPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage.

Connectivity options on the Redmi Turbo 3 include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, IR remote control, ultrasonic distance sensor, and X-axis linear motor. Besides, the phone comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and supports a face unlock feature. The handset also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support and has an IP64 rated dust and splash-resistant build.