Redmi Turbo 5 Gets First Price Hike in India — Up to ₹6,000 More

Last updated: August 2026

If you have been considering the Redmi Turbo 5, there is news worth knowing before you buy: Xiaomi has revised its India pricing upward, with the phone now costing up to ₹6,000 more than it did at launch. This is the first hike for the Turbo 5, and it comes barely two months after the model introduced the Turbo brand to India.

What Were the Original Prices?

The Redmi Turbo 5 launched in India in June 2026 at:

• 8GB + 256GB — ₹37,999
• 12GB + 256GB — ₹40,999

Following the revision, the phone now sits above the ₹40,000 mark even at its base configuration. Because retailer and platform pricing can vary, it is worth checking the current live price on Amazon, Flipkart, or mi.com before purchasing.

Why Has the Price Gone Up?

This is not an isolated case. The wider smartphone industry is dealing with a global memory price crisis, with RAM and storage component costs rising sharply. That pressure has been visible across the market in 2026 — Google's Pixel 11 series, for example, launched at roughly ₹10,000 more per model than the Pixel 10 generation, with the company openly citing rising component costs.

For buyers, the practical takeaway is simple: phone prices are trending upward rather than downward this year, and waiting for a price drop may not pay off the way it once did.

What You Get: Redmi Turbo 5 Specifications

Despite the higher price, the Turbo 5 remains a hardware-heavy proposition:

• Display: 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 3,500 nits peak brightness
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra (4nm), with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
• Cooling: Large 5,300mm² vapour chamber
• Battery: 7,540mAh Silicon-Carbon with 100W HyperCharge and 27W reverse charging
• Cameras: 50MP Sony IMX882 primary with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, 20MP selfie
• Durability: IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings
• Software: Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16

Redmi claims an AnTuTu score of over 20 lakh, and the rear cameras include customisable LED pixel rings that light up for notifications and charging.

Is It Still Worth Buying?

The price hike genuinely changes the calculation. At its new price, the Turbo 5 competes with phones like the Poco X8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A37, Vivo V70 FE, and Nothing Phone 4a.

Where the Turbo 5 still wins clearly is raw hardware: the Dimensity 8500-Ultra, UFS 4.1 storage, a 7,540mAh silicon-carbon battery, 100W charging, and comprehensive IP69K durability are hard to match at this level. Its rivals often compete instead on camera tuning, design polish, and overall lifestyle experience.

So the honest answer depends on what you value. If you want maximum performance, battery, and charging speed per rupee, the Turbo 5 remains compelling even after the hike. If you care more about camera quality or brand experience, the increase makes its rivals notably more attractive than they were in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has the Redmi Turbo 5 price increased?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has gone up by as much as ₹6,000 depending on the variant, pushing the phone beyond the ₹40,000 mark. This is its first price revision since launching in June 2026.

What was the Redmi Turbo 5 launch price?

It launched in India in June 2026 at ₹37,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant and ₹40,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model.

Why are smartphone prices rising in India?

A global memory price crisis has pushed RAM and storage component costs sharply higher in 2026. Multiple brands, including Google with the Pixel 11 series, have raised prices citing rising component costs.

Is the Redmi Turbo 5 still good value?

It still leads its segment on raw hardware — Dimensity 8500-Ultra, UFS 4.1 storage, a 7,540mAh battery, 100W charging and IP69K durability. But at the new price, rivals with stronger cameras become more competitive.

Final Thoughts

The Redmi Turbo 5's price hike is a reminder of the wider trend in India's smartphone market this year: component costs are rising, and phones are getting more expensive rather than cheaper. If a phone on your shortlist is still at its launch price, buying sooner rather than later may genuinely save you money.

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