On April 10th, the first product of Redmi's new series in the new decade, Turbo3, will be officially released. According to Wang Teng, the general manager of the Redmi brand, the K series continues to expand towards the high end, while the Turbo new series aims to be the most powerful mid-range performance machine, catering to more young users.
Before the Redmi Turbo3, Redmi released two products, Note 11T and Note 12 Turbo. Turbo3 inherits the successful experience of these two generations in product definition and technical accumulation, hence the name "Turbo3".
In its core configuration, the Redmi Turbo3 is set to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, with a maximum configuration offering 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, along with the powerhouse combo of the Turbo 3.0 engine and a 4800m㎡ ice-sealed circulation pump.
From a product positioning standpoint, this is a mid-range device that's all about delivering extreme performance. Clearly, Redmi is quite confident about the specs of this new phone, as they've lifted the lid on its performance tests ahead of the official release.
Pulsestacks also got their hands on this new device, and they're about to share their real-world testing experiences focusing on performance with all you readers.
Last month, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip (SM8635), and shortly after, Xiaomi Civi4 Pro debuted as the first device powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
The Redmi Turbo3, therefore, becomes the second phone to harness the power of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen3 boasts a cutting-edge TSMC 4nm process, featuring a CPU configuration of 1 x 3GHz X4 core + 4 x 2.8GHz A720 cores + 3 x 2GHz A520 cores, coupled with an Adreno 735 GPU.
In comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 also employs TSMC's advanced 4nm process. Its CPU setup consists of 1 x 3.3GHz X4 core + 3 x 3.15GHz A720 cores + 2 x 2.96GHz A720 cores + 2 x 2.26GHz A520 cores, paired with an Adreno 750 GPU.
In terms of specifications, the biggest difference between the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is that the former has one less big core, and the frequencies of the big core and efficiency core are slightly lower compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, it still inherits the same CPU architecture as the third-generation Snapdragon 8 flagship platform, and also inherits the GPU architecture of the second-generation Snapdragon 8 flagship platform.
From this perspective, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip focuses on strong performance while also being more affordable compared to the flagship-oriented Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Applied in mid-range smartphone products, it is undoubtedly a wise and appropriate choice.
In the testing phase, PulseStacks tested the performance of the Redmi Turbo3, which is equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, using benchmarking software such as AnTuTu and Geekbench.
Firstly, in the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Redmi Turbo3 achieved a single-core score of 1488 and a multi-core score of 4714.
Comparing the charts below, we can see that the single-core performance of the Redmi Turbo3 has surpassed that of some Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones, and its multi-core performance is also very close.
In the Geekbench 6 test, the Redmi Turbo3 scored 1995 points in single-core performance and 5349 points in multi-core performance.
This performance is already very close to that of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones. For comparison, the scores for the latter are around 2000 and 5500 respectively.
In terms of Antutu benchmark scores, the Redmi Turbo3 achieved a score of over 1.62 million. For comparison, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones score around 1.6 million, while Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones score around 2 million.
Based on benchmark data, the Redmi Turbo3, powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, shows a noticeable performance gap compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 despite the mere addition of an "S" in its name. However, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is now approaching the level of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It's worth noting that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was the flagship of the previous generation of Snapdragon processors. For a mid-range device to achieve such performance levels is quite remarkable.
In the 3D Mark test, the Redmi Turbo3 scored 11729 points and 70.20fps. In a 20-round stress test, it achieved a stability rate of 76.8%, showcasing exceptional performance.
After assessing its capabilities, let's dive into its gaming performance.
For a representative benchmark, we chose "Genshin Impact," running at the highest graphics settings with a frame rate of 60 frames per second. We selected the bustling city of Liyue Harbor as the test scene, engaging in combat encounters while activating the phone's turbo mode. The test duration was set at 30 minutes.
Here are the final results:
During the 30-minute test, the average frame rate of the Redmi Turbo3 stood at 59.71fps, with an average power consumption of 5.4W.
In gaming, the highest temperature of the device reaches around 42°C, mainly concentrated around the camera area.
From a gaming experience perspective, the Redmi Turbo3 handles the highest quality "Genshin Impact" game with ease, even when facing heavy load scenes like Liyue Harbor, the frame rate remains stable.
Moreover, during gameplay, it maintains a steady 60 frames per second (FPS), occasionally experiencing minor fluctuations during combat, which are barely noticeable to the naked eye.
Additionally, the Redmi Turbo3 supports 1.5K game resolution enhancement for "Genshin Impact". Simply navigate to the GameTurbo menu at the top left corner, select "Rampage Mode," and then enable "Super Resolution" to activate this feature.
After enabling the setting as shown in the image below, the edges of characters appear notably sharper, rendering a more detailed and clear appearance. This enhancement significantly benefits high-quality gaming experiences.
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Introducing the Summary of Gaming Performance and Native Image Quality Enhancement in 1.5K:
The Redmi Turbo3 can be considered a powerhouse in the realm of high-performance mid-range devices. With the support of the Snapdragon 8s Gen3, it unleashes performance levels that rival flagship devices, showcasing commendable scores and gaming prowess in its price range.
This naturally piques the curiosity about the pricing of the Redmi Turbo3. However, being a product from Redmi, it's likely to live up to the expectations of our readers.
In essence, achieving big results with a modest investment, the Redmi Turbo3 is precisely that kind of product.
