This is the first new phone in 2025, REDMI Turbo4.
Half a year ago, REDMI separated the Turbo series and created the mid-range Turbo3, which cost 1999 yuan. Now, the Redmi Turbo4 has replaced the original “K80E”. It not only has the strongest performance in the same class but also has improved many peripheral configurations. What is its actual experience like? Let’s take a look.
The appearance and texture of the previous generation Turbo3 were controversial, but the Turbo4 has made great progress. Our model is in an auspicious cloud white color with double textures, and the back cover is replaced with AG soft fog glass, which feels very comfortable. There are fine diamonds on the right side and a red waistline running through it, which is recognizable without having too many elements.
The rear camera DECO is made of all metal, retaining the classic turbine double-ring design of the Turbo series, with exquisite details.
When I charged it for the first time, I discovered that there was a pair of light strips hidden inside. They look very smart and will light up when there are notifications when listening to music, etc. They are very practical. It will be even more fun if game lighting effects can be added later.
The texture of the frame is also good, with 2.5D curved surfaces on both sides, which will not hurt your hand when you hold it in your hand. The body is 8.06mm thick and weighs 203g, which does not make people feel bloated when viewed from the side. The body also supports IP66/68/69 full-level waterproofing, which is more reliable to use.
The front is a 6.67-inch 1.5K straight screen with narrow upper and lower frames and a not-so-exaggerated chin. It looks pretty good. The new luminous material has been upgraded, the peak brightness has been increased to 3200nits, and the power consumption has been reduced. With a series of Xiaomi Qingshan eye protection technologies, it is very friendly to the eyes.
Let’s look at the performance. The reputation of Redmi with Dimensity has finally improved this year. The Dimensity 8400 Ultra not only has improved performance but also has good energy efficiency. I ran the score on the phone first, and it was 1.81 million on AnTuTu, 1645 on Geekbench6 single-core, and 6606 on multi-core.
Combined with the Rage Engine, the gaming experience is also quite outstanding. The average frame rate of “Honor of Kings” in HD picture quality + 120 frame mode is 119.6FPS, and the power consumption is controlled at 3.9W.
The average frame rate of the game “Genshin Impact” at the highest quality was 59.9FPS in half an hour. The temperature of the front of the phone was 38.9 degrees and the back was 39.4 degrees. The effect of upgrading the cooling technology of the flagship is obvious. Overall, the gaming experience is still quite good among mobile phones of the same price.
In addition, its battery capacity has directly burst the water pipe, evolving from the previous generation’s 5000mAh to 6550mAh, which is more than enough for daily use with one charge a day, and can even last for a day and a half with light use. The 90W fast charge takes about 45 minutes to fully charge, which is relatively fast.
The photography is practical, with a 50-megapixel LYT600 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and the added benefit of the AISP 2.0 algorithm. The details are clear, the exposure and color are accurate, the night scene is clean, and it is enough for recording daily life.
In addition, it comes pre-installed with Pengpai OS 2.0, supports dual-frequency GPS + triple-frequency Beidou positioning, infrared, full-function NFC, and stereo dual speakers. The 0809X motor and short-focus fingerprint also achieve a balance between cost and experience.
In general, REDMI Turbo4 is precisely positioned, and it offers relatively strong performance at a price of 1999 yuan. Against the backdrop of the price increase of the K80 series, its appearance fills the gap in REDMI’s performance models in this price range. At the same time, it has no shortcomings in basic experience such as appearance and battery life, and its cost performance is still quite outstanding. If you add in the local subsidies, the entry threshold will be even lower. What do you think of this phone?