The Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max has surfaced on Geekbench with model number 2602BRT18C, revealing impressive performance scores ahead of its expected January 2026 launch. The listing confirms the device will feature MediaTek’s unannounced Dimensity 9500s chipset, 16GB RAM, and Android 16—positioning it as a flagship-level performer in the performance segment.
Powerful Benchmark Scores Surface
The Geekbench listing shows single-core scores around 2,656 points and multi-core scores reaching 8,377 points, indicating flagship-level performance. The chipset configuration includes one core at 3.73GHz, three cores at 3.30GHz, and four cores at 2.40GHz, paired with an Immortalis-G925 MC12 GPU.
Geekbench Performance Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 2602BRT18C |
| Single-Core Score | ~2,656 points |
| Multi-Core Score | ~8,377 points |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |
| CPU Configuration | 1×3.73GHz, 3×3.30GHz, 4×2.40GHz |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Operating System | Android 16 |
MediaTek’s New Flagship Chipset
MediaTek will officially unveil the Dimensity 9500s on January 15, 2026, at an event in China. The chipset is expected to be a rebranded version of the Dimensity 9400+, built on TSMC’s advanced 3nm process. Redmi’s launch could follow shortly after MediaTek’s announcement.
Design renders show a horizontal oval-shaped dual-camera module on the back, departing from the vertical alignment of previous Turbo models. The front features slim bezels with a centered punch-hole selfie camera and familiar Redmi button placement.
Global Launch as Poco X8 Series
Like previous Turbo models, the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max won’t stay exclusive to China and is expected to reappear internationally under Poco branding, likely as part of the upcoming Poco X8 lineup. This strategy allows Xiaomi to target different market segments with region-specific pricing.
For flagship smartphone enthusiasts at TechnoSports tracking performance-focused devices, the Turbo 5 Pro Max represents serious competition in the upper mid-range segment. Official Xiaomi announcements should arrive soon after MediaTek’s January 15 chipset launch.
