Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro Review: Sharp and Speedy
With a stylish redesign and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on board, the RedMagic 8 Pro could prove to be one of the best gaming handsets yet.
RedMagic kicks off the calendar year with another powerhouse of a gaming phone, this time sporting the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
This processor alone means that it’s a capable gaming machine, as we learned with the iQOO 11, but combined with RedMagic’s innovative cooling solutions and software optimisation, this device seems like it could unlock the silicon’s true potential.
With a fresh new design and powerful internals, the RedMagic 8 Pro is off to a strong start, but what’s it like to live with? We’ve been using it for the past few weeks in an effort to find out.
Design
- Dimensions: 164.5 x 77 x 9.47 mm
- Weight: 228g
- Finish options: Matte (black), Void (transparent)
The RedMagic 8 Pro has a completely new look for 2023, gone are the sweeping curves of its predecessor, and instead, we get sharp squared-off corners and a completely flat rear panel (excluding the protruding camera lenses).
We’re testing the Matte colourway, which is all black with a matte finish and some glossy details. The design reminds us of Sony’s Xperia line, and we’re quite fond of it. It’s certainly subtle, by gaming phone standards, but the customary RGB lighting does make an appearance if you’re after a little more flair.
The Void colourway offers a louder approach, with a transparent back panel, gold details and RedMagic’s RGB cooling fan – which we saw on the RedMagic 7 last year.
The sharp edges mean that the RedMagic 8 Pro looks great when paired with a vice-style controller, like our GameSir X2 Pro. We’re not sure if this was intended with the design, but it’s a nice coincidence for a gaming handset, and certainly the most seamless look we’ve managed with the accessory.
Of course, not everyone will love the sharp edges, depending on your grip style it could prove uncomfortable – though we didn’t have any such issues.
The usual RedMagic touches are present on the latest model, you get capacitive-touch shoulder buttons, along with a physical red switch for entering the game space.
The cooling vents have moved this time around, instead of drawing in air from the rear and exhausting from the top (when held horizontally) the RedMagic 8 Pro draws from the bottom and exhausts from the top. We like this change, as we found it far too easy to block the vents on the 7 Pro and 7S Pro.
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