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ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
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8.3/10
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The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro currently has an Informr score of 8.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 25 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
3.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
3.2 GHz
6.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.8"
50+ MP, f/1.8
Camera
Camera
50+ MP, f/1.8
6000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


AXO
AXO

All in all, the REDMAGIC 8 Pro is a breath of fresh air in the flagship gaming segment, and is a solid contender against the long dominant ROG Phone series.

- Belson Lim, AXO
T3
T3

If you're in the market for a gaming phone, it's hard to see beyond the Redmagic. It packs in top specs and performs fantastically – all at a really appealing price point. Even if you aren't a hardcore gamer, this could be a worthwhile pickup.

- Sam Cross, T3
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The RedMagic 8 Pro is a solid gaming phone with top-notch gaming performance. You get stellar hardware bundled in an attractive and sturdy chassis. The battery life is great, and the phone is able to sustain gaming performance over longer sessions. The camera performance is average, the software has...

- Palash Volvoikar, TrustedReviews
Cnet
Cnet

The RedMagic 8 Pro gets a lot right with its design, display and specs for gaming, but its performance as a phone is where things start to fall apart. Even though games look and play great on the RedMagic, its confusing customization of Android 13 combined with its short software and security update...

- Mike Sorrentino, Cnet
Phandroid
Phandroid

At a price of $649 for the 12GB/256GB base model, the Nubia REDMAGIC 8 Pro does undercut some competing devices like ASUS’ ROG range of smartphones, but the low price doesn’t mean you’re settling for less – the built-in thermal cooling system, large and vibrant display, powerful internals and solid...

- Mike Viray, Phandroid


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ZTE backs up the nubia Red Magic 8 Pro with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.8"

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro's screen size is 6.8 inches with 1116 x 2480 pixels resolution.

Processor
3.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core 3.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 13 operating system (OS).

Camera
50+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 50+ MP, f/1.8 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
256/512 GB

Internal memory is 256/512 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
6000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 6000 mAh battery.

nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Specs

Overview
Release Date January 16, 2023
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 13

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Processor Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core 3.2 GHz
Internal Storage 256/512 GB
RAM 12/16 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
50+ Megapixels, f/1.8, Wide
8+ Megapixels, f/2.2, Ultrawide
2+ Megapixels, f/2.4, Macro
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 1 billion
Resolution 1116 x 2480 pixels
Pixel Density 400 pixels
Size 6.8 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 6000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Up to 80 W
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage Up to 2800 minutes
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Matte, Void
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.4 x 7.64 x 0.89 cm (6.5 x 3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 228 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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