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Redmi has started teasing its upcoming Turbo 5 Max, sharing new details while also giving us our first official look at the device. The brand has already confirmed that the phone will be powered by MediaTek’s recently launched Dimensity 9500s chipset, positioning it firmly in the performance-focused category. In a new post on Weibo, Redmi revealed one of the Turbo 5 Max’s biggest highlights: a massive 9,000mAh battery, signaling a clear focus on endurance. Alongside the battery confirmation, Redmi also showcased official design renders of the phone in an eye-catching Ocean Breeze Blue finish.  The Turbo 5 Max will sport a CNC-machined metal frame paired with a fiberglass back panel, giving it a premium yet durable build.  Around the pill-shaped dual rear camera module, Redmi has added a metal accent ring for extra visual flair. Interestingly, earlier leaked renders suggested a slightly different design, but the official images indicate that the Turbo 5 Max closely resembles t...

Built-in active cooling fans are quickly becoming the hottest trend in China’s smartphone scene, with more brands jumping on the bandwagon. Now, Xiaomi appears ready to join the race. According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the company is testing a new phone equipped with an internal cooling fan. The device is said to run on MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9500 chipset and feature a “1.5K” display paired with an ultra-high refresh rate, though the exact figure remains under wraps. Interestingly, the cooling fan is reportedly integrated into the camera island. Even more impressive, the phone is tipped to carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance—no small feat for a handset with active cooling hardware. All signs point to this mystery device being the Redmi K90 Ultra. Xiaomi’s previous K-series Ultra models have consistently relied on MediaTek’s top-tier chips, making the Dimensity 9500 a strong hint. Earlier leaks surrounding the K90 Ultra suggest a 6.8-inc...

  The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is reportedly gearing up for its China debut later this month, with fresh leaks hinting at a launch window in the fourth week of December. As anticipation builds, newly surfaced details are giving us an early peek at the flagship’s upgraded camera setup. Someone familiar with the matter claims the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will debut a new Leica lens coating designed to deliver clearer images, cut down on reflections, and reduce chromatic aberration. Recent leaks hint that the upcoming Ultra phone may arrive with a triple rear-camera setup. Interestingly, this marks a shift from the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which featured a quad-camera array complete with dual telephoto lenses. In contrast, the new 17 Ultra is expected to scale back to a single telephoto sensor. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is shaping up to be a powerhouse, reportedly running on Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.  It’s also expected to bring a beefy battery, a crisp flat display, an ultrasonic fingerprin...