ZTE’s nubia brand has just launched its latest gaming powerhouses, the Red Magic 9 Pro and Pro+, packed with top-tier specifications. These devices are set to redefine the gaming phone landscape with their advanced features and robust performance.
Design and Display
Both models are powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and boast a sleek design, complete with shoulder keys and RGB cooling fans. The Red Magic 9 Pro series stands out with its 6.8-inch flat AMOLED displays, provided by BOE, offering a resolution of 1,116 x 2,480px and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The screens are designed to minimize eye strain with 2,160Hz PWM dimming and peak at 1,600 nits brightness.
A unique aspect of these phones is the under-display 16MP front camera, ensuring an uninterrupted screen experience. The devices also feature an innovative UD fingerprint reader that doubles as a heart rate monitor.
Internals and Processor
The Red Magic 9 Pro comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and options of 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The Pro+ variant raises the bar with configurations of 16GB or 24GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. Both models are equipped with the ICE 13 cooling system, which covers a total area of 10,182mm2 and is designed to reduce the phone’s temperature significantly.
Cameras
In terms of photography, both phones feature a 50MP main camera with Samsung’s GN5 sensor and OIS, accompanied by a 50MP ultrawide lens. They run on Red Magic OS 9.0, based on Android 14.
Battery
The Red Magic 9 Pro is fitted with a 6,500mAh battery supporting 80W wired charging, while the Pro+ model includes a 5,500mAh battery compatible with 165W fast charging. Both models support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3, and include a headphone jack and IR blaster.
Price, Colors and Availability
Available in black, white transparent, and black transparent colors, the Red Magic 9 Pro starts at CNY 4,399 ($620) for the 8/256GB version, going up to CNY 5,399 ($761) for the 12/512GB transparent model. The Red Magic 9 Pro+ starts at CNY 5,499 ($775) for the 16/256GB model, reaching CNY 6,999 ($987) for the top-tier 24GB RAM and 1TB storage variant. Sales in China begin on November 28, with international pricing and availability to be announced later.
Red Magic 9 Pro and Pro+ Specifications
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| Display | 6.8″ AMOLED, 1116×2480 pixels, 120Hz | 6.8″ AMOLED, 1116×2480 pixels, 120Hz |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8/12 GB | 16/24 GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Main Camera | 50 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) | 50 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 6500 mAh Li-Po | 5500 mAh Li-Po |
| Charging | 80W wired charging | 165W fast charging |
| Colors | Black, White Transparent, Black Transparent | Black, White Transparent, Black Transparent |
| Price | Starting from CNY 4,399 ($620) | Starting from CNY 5,499 ($775) |
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