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Xiaomi's Redmi Turbo series has finally made its debut in India after years of being locked up in China. Xiaomi has never launched a Turbo-branded device in the past solely because these devices have always made their way to India under its Poco sub-brand. And as things would have it, Poco already launched its X8 Pro in India back in March. Both phones are identical in core hardware, appearance, and dimensions, but Xiaomi's Redmi Turbo 5 has a larger battery. Can this higher battery capacity justify the Turbo 5's slightly higher price tag? And are there better options that offer a more holistic premium smartphone experience for around Rs. 37,999?

Redmi has finally introduced its much-awaited Redmi Note 15 Pro series in India recently. The company has added two new models in this series with the launch of Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro+. While the Note 15 Pro caters to the mid-range, the Pro+ is the flagship of the series. The latest model from the brand is equipped with a premium design, a crisp display, decent performance, and more.

The journey of the Redmi Note series in India has been an interesting one. In its early days, it helped redefine the affordable smartphone market by bringing features that were typically reserved for far more expensive devices. Consequently, the Xiaomi subsidiary achieved massive popularity by consistently offering high-end specifications at aggressive price points. In recent years, however, that clear “bang for your buck” advantage has started to fade. Competition has intensified, and Redmi has come under scrutiny — both in user perception and in sales momentum. To course-correct, it has now introduced the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, alongside the more premium Pro+ model.