Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3

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Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3 Review: A true flagship killer or just another “turbo” hype?

In a market flooded with high-priced flagships, Xiaomi’s Redmi Turbo 3 dares to disrupt by offering top-tier specs at a mid-range price. It promises blazing-fast performance, clean aesthetics, flagship-grade display, and capable AI and camera features — all under a price tag that doesn’t break the bank.

But does it live up to the hype? Or is it another performance-focused phone that stumbles in other areas?

Let’s dive into the real-world performance of the Redmi Turbo 3 across design, display, gaming, battery, camera, and software.

1. Design & Build: Sleek, Light, Modern Minimalism

The Redmi Turbo 3 is not trying to be flashy — instead, it delivers a well-balanced design focused on ergonomics and functionality.

Highlights:

• Matte glass back: Looks premium, resists fingerprints
• Slim and lightweight: Only 179g — very rare for a performance phone
• Flat edges with chamfered corners — gives a modern, iPhone-inspired feel
• Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front
• IP53 rating — splash resistant (but not waterproof)

 Dimensions: 7.8mm thick — surprisingly slim for a 5000mAh battery phone

Verdict: Not a bold design, but solid, lightweight, and premium-feeling — especially great for one-handed use.

2. Display: Flagship Feel Without Flagship Price

6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED Display — vibrant, smooth, and perfectly tuned

Specifications:

• 2712 × 1220 resolution (446 PPI)
• 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
• Peak Brightness: 2400 nits — excellent outdoor visibility
• HDR10+, Dolby Vision supported
• 1920Hz PWM dimming — great for eye comfort
• In-display fingerprint scanner — fast & accurate

 Color calibration is flagship-level — DCI-P3 support, no oversaturation

Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 480Hz — ideal for gamers

Verdict: One of the best displays in this price range — bright, color-accurate, and smooth.

3. Performance: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 – Power meets efficiency

At its heart, the Redmi Turbo 3 runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, Qualcomm’s newest “flagship killer” chip built on 4nm.

Specs at a glance:

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
• Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
• Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 Storage

Benchmark Results:

• AnTuTu Score: 1.53 Million+
• Geekbench Multi-core: ~5800
• 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4800+

 Thermals: VC Liquid Cooling + Graphene layer — heat is managed very well even in long gaming sessions

 Real-Life Usage:

• App opening: Instant
• App switching: Zero lag
• Video editing: Handles CapCut, Lightroom without issue
• RAM management: Aggressive but smart (MIUI Turbo-style optimization)

Gaming Verdict: Better than Tensor G4, just behind Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — top-tier for under flagship pricing.

4. Camera: Mid-range sensors with AI-enhanced magic

Dual Rear Camera Setup:

• 50MP Sony LYT-600 (OIS)
• 8MP Ultra-wide (Sony IMX355)
• 16MP Front Camera (Selfie)

 Daylight Performance:

• Sharp details, good contrast
• Colors lean slightly warm — great for social media ready photos
• HDR works well — no blown highlights

 Low-Light Performance:

• Night mode improves clarity, but some noise in shadows
• OIS helps in handheld shots
• Not Pixel-grade, but solid for the price

Video:

• 4K @ 60fps (main camera)
• EIS works well; good stabilization
• Front camera limited to 1080p @ 60fps

 AI Features:

• Xiaomi’s “Xiaomi AI Image Engine” enables motion tracking, scene optimization
• New AI filters & sky replacement are available via the gallery editor

Verdict: Not a camera phone, but very reliable for casual users. Daylight shots impress. Night could be better.

5. Gaming: Turbocharged and optimized

GPU: Adreno 735 — tuned specifically for consistent frame rate delivery and thermal control

Game Test Results:

Thermals:

• Very minimal heating after 1 hour
• VC Liquid Cooling keeps performance stable

Battery Drain in 30 mins Gaming:

• COD: ~9%
• Genshin: ~13%
• BGMI: ~11%

 Extra Gaming Features:

• Game Turbo overlay (FPS monitor, DND, screen recorder)
• AI Scene Detection for smoother gameplay

6. Battery & Charging: Fast, efficient, long-lasting

Battery: 5000mAh
Charging: 90W Wired (Charger included in box)

 Battery Test:

• SOT: 7.5 to 9 hours (mixed usage)
• YouTube streaming: 3 hours → ~24% drain
• Standby drain: Very low

 Charging Speeds:

• 0% to 100% in ~33 minutes
• 0% to 50% in just 12 minutes

Heat during charging: Barely noticeable, excellent thermal control

7. Software: HyperOS — Clean, fast, and surprisingly stable

Redmi Turbo 3 ships with HyperOS based on Android 14 — Xiaomi’s new UI approach combining performance with polish.

Key Highlights:

• No major bloatware
• Fluid animations, great RAM management
• AI Features: Text summarizer, smart gallery tools, live captioning

AI Tools Included:

• AI note summarizer
• Magic Cutout (Photos)
• Voice-based smart assistant
• Offline live captioning

8. Audio & Connectivity

• Stereo Speakers: Loud, well-balanced
• Hi-Res Audio + Dolby Atmos
• IR Blaster: Classic Redmi addition
• 5G Dual SIM + Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4
• In-display fingerprint: Fast and reliable

9. Who Should Buy It?

 Buy the Redmi Turbo 3 if you:

• Want top-tier performance at under ₹35K
• Love gaming and multimedia
• Prefer a clean design and lightweight build
• Want fast charging and smooth display
• Don’t need a flagship camera, but still want good photos

Skip it if you:

• Need IP68 waterproofing
• Prefer a 10/10 camera in all lighting
• Want a more polished flagship software like Pixel UI

Final Verdict:

The Redmi Turbo 3 delivers true flagship-like experience in speed, display, and battery — at almost half the cost.