Overall Score
74.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#172)74.8
Performance(#145)86.0
Camera(#491)53.0
Display(#410)88.5
Battery(#448)72.0
Build(#2341)72.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro features a robust design with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and dimensions of 164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm, weighing 228 grams.
- It sports a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1116 x 2480 pixels, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1300 nits.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it delivers high performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU, available in various RAM and storage configurations.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording video in up to 8K resolution.
- Its 6000 mAh battery supports 80W fast charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharges.
- Running on Android 13 with Redmagic OS 6, it offers a user-friendly interface tailored for gaming.
- Special features include 5G connectivity, stereo speakers, and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experiences.
- The device is available in Black and Transparent colors, appealing to different aesthetic preferences.
- Overall, the RedMagic 8 Pro combines powerful specs with a sleek design, making it suitable for gamers and multimedia users alike.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, December 26
Announced2022, December 26
DescriptionAlso known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Display
Size6.8"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors (China only), 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1116
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, under display
Video Recording8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video1080p@30/60fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details80W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 35 min - China65W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 43 min - International
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight228 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Transparent
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 (China), 3.1 (International), OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, Redmagic OS 6
OS VersionAndroid 13, Redmagic OS 6
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes