MediaTek is said to be developing a fresh Dimensity 8-series processor named the Dimensity 8400. A recent post on Weibo from tipster Digital Chat Station indicated that the Redmi Turbo 4 will likely be the first smartphone to use this new chip. Confirming this, Redmi's General Manager, Wang Teng Thomas, stated that the Turbo 4 is set to launch this month, although the company has not yet shared official teasers. However, a new update from the same Xiaomi executive suggests that the launch of the Turbo 4 has been delayed.
Delay in Redmi Turbo 4 Release
Wang Teng Thomas addressed questions regarding future announcements by saying, “Plans have changed!” This implies that the previously expected launch of the Redmi Turbo 4 might be postponed.
New Launch Dates for Turbo 4 and Dimensity 8400
Recent information indicates that the Turbo 4 is now expected to be announced in January 2025. The reason for the delay in the Turbo 4's release remains unclear. The Redmi K80 series, which was introduced in November in China, is reportedly performing very well in both online and offline sales. This success may create more opportunity for the K80 series, possibly resulting in a shift in focus. Thus, the launch of the Redmi Turbo 4 could be deferred to concentrate on the K80 series.
In terms of specifications, the Turbo 4 is anticipated to feature a flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution. While the exact battery capacity is not confirmed, it is believed to support 90W fast charging. The expected price range for the device is between 1,500 Yuan (~$205) and 2,000 Yuan (~$275).
Specifications of the Dimensity 8400 Chip
Regarding the Dimensity 8400 chip itself, it is predicted to consist of 1 x 3.25GHz Cortex-A725, 3 x 3.0GHz Cortex-A725, and 4 x 2.1GHz Cortex-A725 CPU cores. Reports suggest that this 4nm processor will also feature a 1300MHz Immortalis-G720 MC7 GPU for graphics processing. Rumors indicate that China could unveil the Dimensity 8400 on December 23.
Future Launch of Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
A recent leak from tipster Digital Chat Station hints that the first device featuring the Snapdragon 8s Elite chip will debut in April 2025 in China. It is suggested that the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro could be the first phone to utilize this chip. Additionally, reports indicate that the Snapdragon 8s Elite will also be included in the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and the iQOO Z10 Turbo. The leak also mentions a OnePlus phone with a Dimensity 9-series chip that will compete with the Snapdragon 8s Elite. Readers can check this link to learn more about this intriguing OnePlus device.
It is rumored that the Redmi Turbo 4 and Turbo 4 Pro may be rebranded as the Poco X7 and Poco F7 in the international market.
