People who frequently follow the smartphone industry know that there is currently a serious problem of “trend-following.” For example, when Xiaomi achieved strong sales with its strategy of compact flat-screen phones, it was already predictable that a wave of small-sized flat-screen models would soon appear across the industry. In addition, the increasingly homogeneous exterior designs of smartphones are, at their core, also a result of this trend-following behavior. That’s why it is especially rare and valuable for a brand to stay true to its original vision and insist on innovation in the smartphone industry. Speaking of this, Nubia deserves a mention. It is one of the few smartphone brands that continues to insist on a true full-screen design. Compared with the rounded and smooth body styles favored by competitors, Nubia’s square and sharp design language stands out and offers users an additional choice.

RedMagic 11 Pro+

As the year approaches its end, major smartphone manufacturers have launched a new round of price wars, and Nubia is no exception. It has adjusted the prices of several of its flagship models. One representative example is the RedMagic 11 Pro+, a new flagship released on October 17. The 16GB + 512GB Deuterium Transparent Dark Night version was originally priced at 6,499 yuan. After platform subsidies, the final purchase price has dropped to 6,143 yuan, a reduction of 356 yuan. Judging from its current price, it has clearly become more appealing. Moreover, as a high-end flagship device, its overall hardware configuration remains very strong.

For instance, it is powered by the same flagship processor used in the Xiaomi 17 series—the fifth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform. It also integrates the Red Core R4 gaming chip. After joint performance tuning by Nubia and Qualcomm, the phone can smoothly handle various daily multitasking scenarios. In addition, with the performance “iron triangle” composed of 16GB LPDDR5T high-speed memory and 512GB UFS 4.1 Pro high-speed storage, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ not only delivers rich colors and smooth visuals in mainstream mobile games such as Honor of Kings and Genshin Impact, but also maintains stable full-frame-rate performance.

RedMagic 11 Pro+

Furthermore, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ features the industry’s fastest 24,000 rpm internal cooling fan and is the first to adopt a pulsating liquid cooling engine, ushering in a new era of water-cooled smartphones. During gaming sessions, it can rapidly reduce device temperature while allowing the hardware to perform at its peak, further enhancing the user’s gaming experience. In terms of display, it is equipped with the Wukong Screen 2.0, measuring 6.85 inches with a screen-to-body ratio of 95.3%, and it debuts X10 under-display luminous materials. Thanks to its under-display front camera design, it delivers a more immersive visual experience compared with punch-hole full-screen displays on the market. In addition, the phone adopts a completely flat rear design with no camera bump, providing a more comfortable feel when held horizontally.

In many people’s minds, cameras have always been a weak point of gaming phones. However, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ brings a different approach. Its rear camera setup consists of a mainstream AI triple-camera system, including a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. Based on previous imaging tests, with the support of Nubia’s imaging system, it delivers image quality that is not inferior to phones focused on photography—whether shooting portraits or landscapes, photos or videos. Color reproduction is accurate, and white balance performance is also commendable.

RedMagic 11 Pro+

Battery life has become a new battleground in the smartphone industry and is one of the most direct factors affecting daily user experience. Compared with regular smartphones, users naturally have higher expectations for gaming phone endurance. The RedMagic 11 Pro+ does not disappoint in this regard. It is equipped with a massive 7,500mAh battery, offering around seven hours of continuous gaming, which is quite impressive. Under normal usage, its real-world battery life can reach a day and a half or even longer. In addition, it supports 120W wired fast charging and 80W wireless fast charging, delivering very fast charging speeds.

On the software side, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ runs REDMAGIC OS 11, which is deeply customized based on Android. The system leans closer to stock Android while retaining many native Android features. From actual usage experience, system smoothness is excellent, and animations are well-optimized. It also supports practical features such as multifunctional NFC, infrared remote control, an X-axis linear motor, dual speakers, WiFi 7, and IPX8 dust and water resistance. Now that the RedMagic 11 Pro+ has dropped to a new low price, what do you think?