The Red Magic 8S Pro smartphone, previously launched in China, has now been released in global markets. It boasts impressive specifications and is designed for gaming enthusiasts. The device features a boxy design with gaming-centric shoulder trigger buttons and a built-in fan with RGB lights on the back panel.
Red Magic 8S Pro specifications and features
The Red Magic 8S Pro sports a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,480 x 1,116 pixels, 10-bit color depth, a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It incorporates a fourth-generation 16MP under-display camera technology. The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro unit.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version chipset, the Red Magic 8S Pro offers a higher clock speed of 3.36GHz. It comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device features an ICE 12.0 cooling system and a large vapor chamber for efficient heat dissipation. It is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.
Additional features of the Red Magic 8S Pro include dual speakers, three microphones, an X-Axis Linear Motor, and an integrated fingerprint scanner that doubles as a heart-rate monitor. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Red Magic 8S Pro Price and Availability
The smartphone is available in Midnight, Platinum, and Aurora editions. The Midnight edition is priced at EUR 649 / $649 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the other two editions cost EUR 779 / $779 for the 16GB + 512GB configuration. The Red Magic 8S Pro can be purchased from the official website of the brand starting from August 3rd, and it will also be available on Amazon starting from the end of August.
