Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is coming in April with Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset and the largest battery in the segment, promising to outperform the previous version.
According to leaked information from blogger @DigitalChatStation, a new smartphone model called Redmi Turbo 4 Pro may be introduced in April. This device is said to have a powerful processor and a large capacity battery, promising to be superior to the Redmi Turbo 4 version launched earlier this year, using the Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset.
A new Weibo post by @DigitalChatStation has revealed that a new phone equipped with the SM8635 chipset (Snapdragon 8s Elite) will be launched in April. Although the name of the device was not announced, based on recent reports, Gizmochina believes that this is the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro.
According to the information revealed, Redmi Turbo 4 Pro will have a flat 6.83-inch LTPS display with 1.5K resolution, accompanied by high-frequency dimming mode to protect the eyes and a thin bezel design with rounded corners. In particular, this device is said to have the largest battery and the best build quality in the segment.
The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro's OLED display will support a 120Hz refresh rate and feature ultra-thin bezels on all four sides. Additionally, the device will also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security.
In terms of battery, the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro will be equipped with a 7,550 mAh battery, supporting 90W fast charging. For comparison, the standard version of the Redmi Turbo 4 has a 6,550 mAh battery and weighs around 204 grams. With a larger battery, the weight of the Turbo 4 Pro could exceed 210 grams. The Pro version is rumored to have a metal mid-frame and a glass back, creating a premium look. The device is also dust and water resistant to IP68/69 standards.
Recently, technology leaker @DigitalChatStation in the latest post revealed information about a mid-range smartphone being developed by Xiaomi, expected to be launched with a 7,000 mAh battery. This device will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Elite chip, promising to bring powerful performance.
Snapdragon 8s Elite, the successor to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, is designed to provide a balance between power and energy consumption. Although this chipset does not achieve high performance as high-end models, it is expected to have significant improvements compared to previous generations. In particular, this chipset will be much cheaper than the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
In addition, the smartphone model being developed by Xiaomi also supports 90W wired fast charging technology. Although it is not the fastest charging technology today, it will help users save time recharging the device.
Currently, information about the model number and name of this smartphone has not been announced. However, analysts believe that the product will belong to Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi, possibly Redmi Turbo 4 Pro or Redmi K90, as the model number "SM8735" was discovered in the HyperOS software earlier this year.