Since Redmi became independent in 2019, it has led us through five years. In the past five years, Redmi has successfully incubated three major product series: digital series, Note series, and K series, fully covering the entry-level, mid-range, and high-end mobile phone markets and meeting the diverse needs of different consumers.
As the saying goes, 5 years is a watershed. From 2019 to 2024, Redmi played a very important development role in domestic mobile phones, from the popularization of quality to the popularization of performance, to 1.5K OLED screen, IP68, and wireless charging About the comprehensive advancement of functions, it can be said that in mid-range mobile phones, without the promotion and leadership of Redmi, we would not be able to witness the widespread devolution of flagship functions today.
Redmi has always believed that performance is the starting point of all experiences and has always been the strongest appeal of young users.
Therefore, in 2024, Redmi will take performance as its primary consideration and decisively launch a new Turbo series product line. With performance as the core foundation, it will not only bring the current generation Snapdragon 8 series flagship core to the mid-range for the first time but also violent engine 3.0 The ice-cooled cooling system that is only available on flagship phones has been fully popularized, bringing more powerful performance support to users.
This mid-range phone that breaks the mid-range performance ceiling is the first phone in the Redmi Turbo series, Redmi Turbo 3.
1. Snapdragon 8s Gen3 performance iron triangle
Redmi Turbo3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen3 mobile platform, which is of the same origin as the Snapdragon 8 Gen3, supplemented by LPDDR5X+UFS4.0 top-level storage.
Secondly, combined with the violent engine 3.0 and the ice cooling system, its performance is outstanding among mid-range mobile phones. So far, no mobile phone can match it.
2. A stronger 1.5K Chinese screen in the same range
The 1.5K screen debuted in the K series continues to be popular in Turbo3, with a resolution of 2712*1220 and a PPI as high as 446, which is 11.66% higher than the previous generation (Redmi Note12 Turbo).
Secondly, the peak brightness of the screen is 2400nit, reaching the leading level in the same range. It is also equipped with super dynamic display technology, and HDR/Dolby video is 8 times brighter based on the actual brightness.
3. Xiaomi Qingshan’s eye protection capability is decentralized in the same model as the K70 Pro
In terms of eye protection capabilities, Turbo3 directly takes over the eye protection capabilities of the same Xiaomi Qingshan model launched in the K70 Pro and combines it with 1920Hz PWM dimming to achieve flagship-level eye protection capabilities.
Design
Redmi Turbo3 is equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED screen on the front with a resolution of 1.5K (2712*1220) and a peak brightness of 2400nit. At the same time, this screen integrates Xiaomi Qingshan eye protection solution, supports 16,000-level automatic brightness adjustment, and combines rhythm protection. Eye mode, standard 1920Hz PWM dimming, reduces flicker and relieves visual fatigue in dark light.
In addition, Redmi Turbo 3 has passed Rheinland Hardware Low Blue Light, Rheinland Rhythm Friendly, and Rheinland Flicker-Free certifications. The phone’s 20-megapixel front-facing lens is located in the center of the top. Turbo3 not only eliminates the plastic screen bracket but also further narrows the borders on all four sides.
The borders on the left and right sides are only 1.3mm, the upper border is 1.35mm, and with the lower border of 2.27mm, the front design of Turbo3 is the pinnacle of appearance.
The color scheme of the Turbo3 we have is ice titanium, which is inspired by the design of titanium metal. It shows a light golden color, with a matte texture on the surface. The back panel of the whole machine is pure and futuristic. The metal Deco ring of Turbo3 is precision CNC machined, and the precise C-angle is milled out in one piece.
After high-gloss processing and heterochromatic anode technology, it appears the same color as the fuselage, creating a rich sense of space, detail, and layering. Two single-color temperature LED ring fill lights are integrated on the right side of the camera
The top and bottom of the phone are equipped with independent speaker openings to form a stereo sound field. The top has an independent noise-reduction microphone and an infrared remote control sensor.
The volume buttons and power button of the phone are located on the right side of the fuselage. The accessories that come with the phone include a charger set, a black silicone phone case, an instruction manual and a SIM card pin. The fast charging adapter supports power output up to 90W.
Performance and Gaming
Redmi Turbo3 is equipped with the same SoC as the Xiaomi Civi4 Pro and the same Snapdragon 8s Gen3 mobile platform as the Snapdragon 8 Gen3.
The CPU of Snapdragon 8s Gen3 uses a 1+4+3 architecture, 1×3.0GHz Cortex-X4 ultra-large core + 4×2.8GHz Cortex-A720 mid-core + 3×2.0GHz Cortex-A520 small core. Compared with the second-generation Snapdragon 7 +, CPU performance is improved by 24%, and GPU performance is improved by 60%.
Secondly, the top version of Redmi Turbo3 directly comes with 16GB LPDDR5X 8533Mbps memory and 1TB UFS4.0 flash memory. The device we have is also this version.
In this regard, we also conducted a series of tests on the performance and games of the Redmi Turbo3.
During the test, we turned off the phone’s memory expansion function, adjusted the screen brightness to 250nit, turned off automatic brightness, and turned on the phone’s violent mode for testing.
Performance Testing
The first is the AnTuTu comprehensive performance test. The total score soared to nearly 1.6 million, which is about 12% higher than the previous generation Note12 Turbo.
In the single CPU test, the Geekbench6 single-core score was 2003 points and the multi-core score was 5371 points. Compared with the previous generation Turbo mobile phone Redmi Note 12 Turbo, they increased by approximately 21.62% and 21.68% respectively.
For single GPU testing, we use GFXBench’s six 1080P high-level tests, and the results are as follows:
- Aztec Ruins OpenGL frame rate 121FPS
- Aztec Ruins Vulkan frame rate 138FPS
- Racing chase frame rate 100FPS
- Manhattan 3.1 frame rate 178FPS
- Manhattan frame rate 267FPS
- Tyrannosaurus Rex frame rate 451FPS
Compared with the previous generation Turbo model, the GPU performance of this generation of Redmi Turbo 3de has been improved by a full 33%.
In terms of memory flash memory, we also conducted tests.
- The flash memory sequential read speed is 3574MB/s, and the sequential write speed is 3193MB/s.
- The memory copy speed is 15.87GB/s and the writing speed is 26.21GB/s.
- Taken together, the storage of Redmi Turbo3 has reached the level of LPDDR5X+UFS4.0.
Game testing
In terms of game testing, we selected three representative mainstream mobile game masterpieces with low, medium, and high load, namely “Honor of Kings”, “Genshin Impact” and “Honkai: Star Rail”, and tested them indoors In an office environment of 26 degrees Celsius, the test was conducted with frame rate priority, and the frame rate, power consumption, energy efficiency ratio and body temperature performance during the game were recorded.
1. King of Glory
In the Honor of Kings mobile game, with ultimate image quality and extremely high frame rate, after a fierce 5V5 team battle, the average frame rate stabilized at 119.7FPS, with almost no fluctuations in frame rate, and the picture was surprisingly stable.
The average power consumption is about 3.45W, and the energy efficiency ratio is 34.7FPS/W.
In terms of temperature, the maximum temperature is 41.5 degrees Celsius on the front of the fuselage and 41.2 degrees Celsius on the back. When holding the phone with both hands, you will feel a slight amount of heat at the edges.
2. Original God
In the Genshin Impact mobile game with high image quality and high frame rate, the average frame rate of the 15-minute Xumi City run was stable at 59.32FPS. There were slight fluctuations during the game, but the overall smoothness ranked first among performance-focused mobile phones. echelon.
The average power consumption is about 5.1W, which is not much different from Snapdragon 8 Gen2. The energy efficiency ratio is 11.63FPS/W, which is quite excellent.
In terms of temperature, the maximum temperature on the front of the fuselage is 44.8 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature on the back is 46 degrees Celsius. Overall, the temperature is slightly higher.
3. Collapse: Star Dome Railway
Finally, the Honkai Impact that makes flagship mobile phones frightened: Star Dome Railway test, high image quality + high frame rate, Star Rubber Sea Center running test, the frame rate fluctuation is maintained in the 45~60FPS range, but the game screen gives people a feeling Still quite stable.
After about 10 minutes, the frame rate fluctuation showed a more obvious downward trend, and finally, the average frame rate stabilized at 52.36FPS.
The average power consumption is 5.89W, and the power consumption close to 6W shows that the performance release of the mobile phone is very extreme.
After the game, the temperature on the front of the fuselage was 46.7 degrees Celsius, and the temperature on the back soared directly to over 48 degrees Celsius. There will be an obvious temperature rise trend during the game. It may be hot to hold the phone with both hands, so students who play games are recommended to use a Cooler for gaming.
Cameras
Redmi Turbo3 has a rear dual-camera module. The main camera uses a Sony Lightyu LYT600 sensor, a 1/1.953-inch photosensitive unit, a 0.8μm single pixel, and a large aperture of F1.59. The overall light intake has increased by 65% compared to the previous generation. And supports OIS optical image stabilization.
Another 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens is the Sony IMX355, a 1/4-inch photosensitive unit.
We also took some photos using the Redmi Turbo3.
Main Photographer
In bright scenes during the day, the sample photos taken by Turbo3’s LYT600 main camera show a color saturation that is closer to reality, making the colors of the picture appear very natural without looking fake at first glance.
This true reproduction of colors meets the expectations of users who pursue photography authenticity for imaging effects, ensuring that photos with rich details and accurate colors can be captured in different lighting environments.
In night scenes, pictures taken using night scene mode can accurately show light and dark details, without obvious noise, and the picture purity is high.
However, when shooting at night, it is recommended to avoid strong light sources to avoid obvious glare problems.
Super wide angle
The ultra-wide-angle lens also provides distortion correction by default. Its 8-megapixel resolution is enough to handle the delicate capture of ultra-wide images. In daily photography, as long as we do not over-zoom in, its performance can fully meet our needs.
Whether it is landscape photography or architectural photography, ultra-wide-angle lenses can bring us shocking and realistic proofs.
Battery
Redmi Turbo3 has a built-in single-cell 5000mAh battery and is equipped with the Pengpai battery management system. Through multiple protection measures, it effectively delays battery aging and ensures that the battery life remains above 80% after 1,600 charge and discharge cycles.
Secondly, Turbo3 also supports 90W wired fast charging.
We also tested the charging and battery life of the Redmi Turbo3.
Charging test
Start charging with the screen turned off at 1%, charge to 43% in 10 minutes, 75% in 20 minutes, 96% in half an hour, and finally fully charged in 33 minutes.
Endurance test
For battery life testing, we use a professional battery life testing tool – Battery Dog produced by Kuai Technology.
In the test items, the 20% power test will be performed by default. At the same time, all test items including CPU high voltage, CPU multi-threading, AI recognition, picture browsing, video playback, and web browsing will be checked to simulate user usage scenarios. , to restore the real load to the greatest extent and be infinitely close to the real power consumption.
During the test, to keep the environmental variables tested for all models consistent and ensure the accuracy of the test results, Battery Dog will automatically adjust the screen brightness to 50%, turn off automatic brightness, and adjust the volume to 30%.
After battery dog non-stop testing, the power consumption from 100% to 20% took 8 hours, 31 minutes, and 42 seconds. After conversion, the full battery life can reach nearly 10 hours. Such battery life results can meet the daily use time of ordinary users.
Verdict
The release of Redmi Turbo 3 can be seen as a perfect interpretation of Redmi’s ultimate performance. With a starting price of 1,999 yuan, it brings the flagship platform to the mid-range for the first time, as well as the full decentralization of Fury Engine 3.0 and the full implementation of the flagship ice cooling system. , Redmi uses these three exclusive performance rights to prove to users that high performance is no longer exclusive to flagship phones, and the mid-range market can also have excellent performance.
After our actual measurement, the CPU performance of Turbo3 has improved by about 22% compared to the previous generation Redmi Note12 Turbo, and the GPU performance is about 33% ahead. The measured frame rate of 59.32FPS in the high-load mobile game “Genshin Impact” is enough to kill all players so far. mid-range mobile phone .
Although “Honkai Impact” has some frame drops in the later stage, as a mid-range model, we cannot overly expect it to have top performance like the Snapdragon 8 Gen3.
However, we can say with certainty that the performance level of Redmi Turbo 3 is fully capable of competing with last year’s top flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen2.
As for the screen, the most powerful 1.5K screen in the same range is equipped with the same Xiaomi Qingshan eye protection solution as the flagship model. While prioritizing performance, it also does not forget to equip it with a good screen, making Turbo3 jump out of the “performance-first” category. This strategy of balancing performance and screen display reflects Redmi’s deep understanding of user needs and its ultimate pursuit of product details.
Taken together, the release of Redmi Turbo 3 is not only the Redmi brand’s pursuit of ultimate performance but also a reflection of its technological innovation and market strategy. By continuously delegating flagship configurations and technologies to mid-range products, it satisfies users’ demands for high-end products. While meeting the demand for high-performance mobile phones, it is also expanding its influence in the mid-to-high-end market.
This strategy will not only deepen Redmi’s foundation in the mid-range product line, but also reshape consumers’ expected standards for the performance of mid-range mobile phones. The starting price of 1,999 yuan also fully reflects the Redmi Turbo series’ “reshaping the performance pattern.” ” slogan.
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