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Asus ROG Phone 8 vs. Redmagic 9 Pro: Choose your fighter
The most powerful gaming phones on the market go head-to-head
While modern smartphones have become increasingly powerful, a niche breed thrives for those who demand absolute peak performance: gaming phones. Two names have consistently topped the gaming phone rankings — the Asus ROG Phone and the Redmagic by Nubia. Boasting lineages among the longest-running dedicated gaming phone series, both brands have constantly pushed the boundaries for mobile gaming experiences.
Redmagic 8S Pro review: The S stands for superfluous
This stellar smartphone struggles to spy its space
While we’re used to seeing companies market phones with a variety of models and price points, few market them like Nubia. The Redmagic 8S Pro is undoubtedly an improvement over the Redmagic 8 Pro, but the upgrades are barely noticeable in what is essentially the same phone launching again six months later.
This Prime Day deal cuts $154 off an already-affordable gaming phone
Save big on the Redmagic 8 Pro gaming phone with this Prime Day sale
I've reviewed my fair share of Redmagic devices, going back to the 5. It has been quite the ride watching as Redmagic grows as a company, bringing forth affordable gaming phones each year. Now that we are on the 8th iteration of the Pro model, it makes sense that it would go on sale for Prime Day. It's a few months old, with an S model coming shortly. But as of today, the Redmagic 8 Pro is still the flagship from the company, a large and in-charge device that delivers quality gaming performance while costing less than the competition.
Redmagic 8 Pro review: Perfect performance, phenomenal price
A low price doesn't mean you have to skimp on performance
Nubia’s Redmagic brand has been trundling along for years, releasing budget gaming phones with killer hardware. Last year’s Redmagic 7 is a great device if you value performance over all else, but buggy software means it’s a challenging recommendation for everyday use. However, Nubia has finally ironed out some (but not all) of the issues, making the Redmagic 8 Pro a much easier device to recommend than its predecessor.
REDMAGIC is known for designing unrivaled gaming experiences that enable you to play without limits. They have been leaders in producing the world’s most innovative game-oriented smartphones since 2018, and their newest model is truly a futuristic masterpiece.
Get an early-bird discount on the REDMAGIC 7S Pro gaming phone
This article is sponsored by REDMAGIC
The REDMAGIC 7S Pro is here, completing the release schedule for the 7-series gaming smartphones, and you can save yourself some dollar dollar bills y'all by way of the brand's early-bird offer.
REDMAGIC is well known for its prowess when it comes to mobile gaming, and July 26th sees the release of its most powerful smartphone yet—the REDMAGIC 7S Pro. And that isn't all; you can get yourself a nifty discount on the handset too.
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Mobile gamers are a pretty diverse bunch, but everyone likes to play on the best hardware they can get their hands on. The REDMAGIC 7 Pro is the most powerful, unique, and fun gaming phone around, and at just under $800 is already incredibly affordable for a premium Android device.
The Nubia REDMAGIC 7 Pro offers the gaming experience you deserve
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Nubia has been at the forefront of the best smartphone gaming scene for a long time now, and its latest installment in the popular REDMAGIC series of phones is only taking things to the next level. If you’re someone who loves the convenience and versatility of gaming on a smartphone, the REDMAGIC 7 Pro will catch your attention and then some.
The RedMagic 7 Pro is going global with its bezel-less edge-to-edge screen
Thanks to an under-display front camera
Each year Nubia launches at least two lines of gaming smartphones within its RedMagic brand, a regular model towards the beginning of the year and a Pro model that follows sometime later. Seeing that the RedMagic 7 Pro was already announced for China back in February, the phone's going global now that the standard RedMagic 7 has been available across the globe since March. Early birds can snag the RedMagic 7 Pro starting today, though the gaming phone will be officially available in the West on April 27th.
It started with casual games like Snake, but the smartphone gaming scene has evolved beyond expectations and today offers everything between rich RPGs and thrilling FPS titles. With cloud gaming a reality now as well, smartphones are turning to be the de facto gaming consoles for millions around the world and Nubia’s REDMAGIC phones have been at the forefront of gaming smartphones. The all-new REDMAGIC 7 is no different, and you probably don't need to look elsewhere for a gaming phone.
The Nubia RedMagic 7 wants to be the phone every gamer dreams of
Complete with RGB lighting and built-in fan
Nubia may not exactly be the biggest name in smartphone brands, but its RedMagic handsets have made a name for themselves with their gaming-oriented features and performance. Following the unique RedMagic 6S Pro from last year with its RGB-lit fan and transparent back, the company has just announced its 2022 gaming flagships — the RedMagic 7 and 7 Pro — with some similarly over-the-top features.
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By now, you’ve seen our hands-on look at the new REDMAGIC 6S Pro gaming phone, and you’ve read our more in-depth piece about what makes it one of the “coolest” phones on the market. This week, one lucky Android Police reader will actually win a REDMAGIC 6S Pro to call their own. Jump down for details.
REDMAGIC 6S Pro's 165Hz display and advanced cooling system are enough to make even PC gamers drool
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The mobile gaming market has been heating up lately, thanks in part to the emergence of cloud gaming, as well as dedicated handheld devices. Riding this trend, gaming phone companies like REDMAGIC have carved out their own unique space, offering devices that pull double duty as daily-use phones and optimized gaming machines. Starting today, you can get your hands on REDMAGIC’s latest mobile gaming powerhouse, the 6S Pro.
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
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.
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
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.
RedMagic 6R long-term review: One-trick pony
A more pocketable and affordable gaming device brought down by software woes
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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.
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
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.
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
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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.
By now you've heard all about the new RedMagic 6 gaming smartphone — the one that we liked for its fantastic specs, impressive display, and cool performance. This week, you'll have a chance to win one! That's right, RedMagic is giving away a RedMagic 6 Pro to one lucky Android Police reader. Here's what you need to know.