Nubia announced the global launch of its latest gaming phone, the the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Nubia might not be familiar to many outside of China, but the gaming sub-brand of Chinese telecom giant ZTE is known for its value-for-money smartphones that offer great performance at relatively affordable prices.
The comes with a larger 6,000mAh battery. The Chinese model also offers 165W charging, while the global model is limited to 65W. The Void also has a transparent back that shows off the active cooling fan with RGB lighting.
RedMagic 8 Pro Gaming Smartphone
The standard RedMagic 8 Pro will be available in the base 'Matte' version with a textured, opaque, back . It has less RAM and storage than the Void, with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Other hardware stays the same, including a 6.8-inch 120hz AMOLED with a Full HD+ resolution. On the back are a 50MP Samsung GN5 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide snapper, and a 2MP macro camera. The phone also sports a 16MP under-display front-facing camera for selfies and video chats. The standard 8 Pro has the same 6,000mAh battery and 65W fast charging capabilities.
One of the highlights of the RedMagic 8 Pro is its custom cooling solution that includes a vapor chamber cooling plate and a built-in fan that reaches up to 20,000 RPM. It also offers a pair of capacitive shoulder triggers with a 520Hz sampling rate to boost performance and reduce reaction times while playing shooting games. Connectivity options include a 3.5mm audio socket, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G. The phone runs Android 13 with the custom RedMagic OS on top.
The RedMagic 8 Pro will be available for purchase from the official RedMagic website to buyers in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa from Feb. 2. The RedMagic 8 Pro is priced at $649 for the 12GB+256GB Matte version, while the 16GB+512GB Void model will cost $799, making it a touch more expensive than its Chinese counterparts.
Source: Nubia