Xiaomi’s Redmi Turbo series appears poised for a substantial generational leap, with early hardware details surfacing nearly two years ahead of the expected launch. Information shared by the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station points to a device widely believed to be the Redmi Turbo 6 Max, although the name was not explicitly stated in the post. The standout specification is a large 7-inch flat display with a 2K resolution, signaling a move into territory typically reserved for small tablets.
A Shift Toward Larger Screen Formats
This size increase puts the rumored device noticeably above the current Redmi Turbo 5 Max, which launched in late January with a 6.83-inch panel. While 7-inch smartphones remain rare, the segment has been gaining attention. Huawei introduced the Mate 70 Air last November with a display of exactly that size, and industry reports indicate Honor is developing a handset with a similar footprint. The Redmi Turbo 6 Max would therefore enter a competitive niche rather than an empty category.
Flagship Chipset Plans
Under the hood, the leak mentions a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 series processor, aligning with the flagship tier of the company’s silicon. For reference, the Turbo 5 Max runs on the Dimensity 9500s. This suggests the next model could adopt either the higher-performance Dimensity 9500 or an as-yet-unannounced chip from the same family. No additional specifications were provided, though a launch is reportedly targeted for January 2027. Given the distance to that date, it remains possible that some of these early details will be revised before the device reaches the market.
Sources: weibo.com, www.gsmarena.com