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Hands-on with the RedMagic 6S Pro Ghost's eye-popping transparent back and RGB fan
There's no denying this is a gaming phone, but it sure looks slick

Matthew Sholtz Matthew Sholtz
Hands-on with the RedMagic 6S Pro Ghost's eye-popping transparent back and RGB fan

We learned on Monday that RedMagic's latest gaming phone is coming to the US, Canada, and most of Europe on September 27th. RedMagic might not be a household name, but the company has been releasing purpose-built gaming phones in the West for a while now, and each iteration brings something new, and this is especially true for the RedMagic 6S Pro, all thanks to the new Ghost model that offers a transparent back and an RGB illuminated internal fan. This is one slick-looking device, and while the gamer aesthetic might not appeal to everyone, it's nice to see RedMagic leaning into the niche market of gaming phones with a flourish.

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The RedMagic 6S Pro ups its gamer cred with an RGB-lit internal fan and a transparent back
The less expensive variants come without a transparent back and more toned-down colorways

Manuel Vonau Manuel Vonau
The RedMagic 6S Pro ups its gamer cred with an RGB-lit internal fan and a transparent back

The RedMagic brand may not ring a bell for many outside the mobile gaming community, but the Nubia brand has made a name for itself by selling affordable high-end gaming smartphones. And that's exactly the niche the company is aiming its next device at again, the RedMagic 6S Pro. It's a step-up compared to the RedMagic 6R and 6, though the similarities are striking outside a few key specifications.

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RedMagic 6R long-term review: One-trick pony
A more pocketable and affordable gaming device brought down by software woes

Matthew Sholtz Matthew Sholtz
RedMagic 6R long-term review: One-trick pony

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Last year, RedMagic refreshed the RedMagic 5G as the RedMagic 5S, but there weren't many differences between the two, raising the question of why the 5S was necessary to begin with. This year, the RedMagic 6 is seeing a significant change with the looming launch of the RedMagic 6R. The 6R has slimmed down significantly while retaining the majority of its high-end gaming features. For $500, you get a Snapdragon 888, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, a quad camera, a 4200mAh battery that supports 30W charging, all in a package that's easily pocketable. The software still stinks, but there's no arguing that this hardware is a stupendous value.

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RedMagic pulls off the (im)possible: Turning a gaming phone you don't care about into a normal phone you might
$499 will net you a svelte Snapdragon 888 device with 8GB RAM, orders start June 24th

Matthew Sholtz Matthew Sholtz
RedMagic pulls off the (im)possible: Turning a gaming phone you don't care about into a normal phone you might

RedMagic has just announced that its mid-year refresh for the RedMagic 6 is coming later this month. It's called the RedMagic 6R, and unlike the company's previous refreshes, this gaming phone deviates from the 6, opting for something more in line with accessible everyday use thanks to a slimmer design and a quad camera. The RedMagic 6R will go on sale on June 24th, starting at $499.

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You probably didn't even know you wanted a gaming phone, but this one is worth a second look
The RedMagic 6 has killer specs and a great screen for just $600

Matthew Sholtz Matthew Sholtz
You probably didn't even know you wanted a gaming phone, but this one is worth a second look

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RedMagic isn't a big name in the US, but it's been busy carving out a niche for budget gaming phones. Gaming phones almost always come with compromises, and a budget option even more so. Still, for $600, the RedMagic 6 is killer on paper with a Snapdragon 888, 12GB of RAM, and a 165Hz display, but prodigious specs aren't always enough when poor support is on the table. Still, some mobile gamers might make that trade-off for super-smooth gameplay when the RedMagic 6 launches later this month.

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RedMagic 5S review: Great at games, but not much else
Bugs and a lack of polish are too frustrating for long-term use

Matthew Sholtz Matthew Sholtz
RedMagic 5S review: Great at games, but not much else

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Gaming phones are a newer niche for Android devices, and Nubia is one of the companies running headlong into this fledgling field. This past May, we took a look at the Red Magic 5, and we did not come away impressed thanks to numerous bugs and compromises. Now that the Red Magic 5S is here, and we can say for certain that features like internal cooling and a high refresh rate come at a cost: the Red Magic 5S is good for gaming but not much else.

The Red Magic 5 isn't a complete wash—its gaming-centric features and performance help to even out the device's lack of polish.

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Nubia's RedMagic 5S packs all the power and performance of its predecessor, plus some key upgrades (Sponsored)
A redesigned cooling system, faster triggers, and updated Game Space make the RedMagic 5S even more compelling than its sibling

Zach Laidlaw Zach Laidlaw
Nubia's RedMagic 5S packs all the power and performance of its predecessor, plus some key upgrades (Sponsored)

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Nubia came out swinging earlier this year with the RedMagic 5G, a powerhouse of a phone that packed flagship specs at only a fraction of the price. When considering a sequel, it's hard to improve upon an already compelling package, but Nubia managed to expand even further on this winning formula with better thermals, faster triggers, and an improved Game Space. Introducing the new RedMagic 5S, on sale today starting at just $579.

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Red Magic 5S pre-orders are open ahead of September 2 availability, starting at $579
You can also pre-order a cooling fan for your phone, too

Jules Wang Jules Wang
Red Magic 5S pre-orders are open ahead of September 2 availability, starting at $579

The Red Magic 5G came out 4 months ago as Nubia's first 5G gaming phone. Today, the ZTE spin-off is at it yet again with a small iteration on the Red Magic 5G — the Red Magic 5S is available for pre-order right now.

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New Red Magic 5S is basically the 5G, plus a few improvements
A global launch is planned for September

Ryne Hager Ryne Hager
New Red Magic 5S is basically the 5G, plus a few improvements

Nubia is following up on the apparent success of the Red Magic 5G with the same formula it used last year: an incrementally improved "S" bump. The new Red Magic 5S packs most of the same specs with a few tweaks like faster shoulder trigger polling, better cooling, and faster storage. It's China-only for now, but a global release is planned for September.

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Top 6 games optimized for the Nubia RedMagic 5G gaming phone and its silky smooth display (Sponsored)

Zach Laidlaw Zach Laidlaw
Top 6 games optimized for the Nubia RedMagic 5G gaming phone and its silky smooth display (Sponsored)

This story was originally published and last updated . 

The Nubia RedMagic 5G is a triple-threat device that crams premium power and gaming features into a reasonably priced package. Not only is it the first mass-produced phone equipped with 5G connectivity and a blazing-fast 144Hz display, it has an entire list of flagship specs that are worth far more than its $579 price tag would assert. To help you make the most of this cutting-edge gaming powerhouse, we put together a comprehensive roundup of the best mobile games optimized for the Nubia RedMagic 5G.

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