RedMagic 11S Pro Gets a Global Roll‑out – Everything We Know So Far

After months of speculation, Nubia has officially pulled back the curtain on the global launch of its latest gaming handset, the RedMagic 11S Pro. The announcement came via a short press release that confirmed the device will soon be on sale across Europe, the Middle East and select Asian markets, expanding beyond its earlier China‑only debut.

So, what does the 11S Pro actually bring to the table? First and foremost, the heart of the phone is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 processor – the same chip that powers the newest flagship Android phones. Paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage option, the hardware should be more than capable of handling today’s most demanding mobile games at high frame rates.

The display is where the RedMagic brand really tries to differentiate itself. Nubia is sticking with a 6.8‑inch AMOLED panel that pushes a buttery‑smooth 165 Hz refresh rate, while still offering a respectable 2400 × 1080 resolution. The panel also supports HDR10+ and a peak brightness of around 1300 nits, meaning you’ll see crisp, vibrant colors even under bright daylight.

Battery life has long been a pain point for gaming phones, but the 11S Pro attempts to fix that with a massive 5 000 mAh cell and, more importantly, 150 W wired fast‑charging. In theory, you can go from 0 % to 100 % in roughly 15 minutes – a claim that Nubia says has been validated in independent tests.

On the software side, the phone runs a heavily tweaked version of Android 13 with RedMagic’s Game Space UI layered on top. Expect features like shoulder‑trigger mapping, a built‑in fan for cooling (the 11S Pro adds a second fan compared to the standard 11S), and a range of performance profiles you can toggle on the fly.

Pricing hasn’t been nailed down to the cent yet, but leaked information suggests a starting price of about €749 (roughly $800) for the base 12 GB/256 GB model. The higher‑end variant, with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, could push the price north of €900.

Availability is slated for Q4 2024, with pre‑orders opening in early September for most European countries. Nubia also hinted at a limited‑edition bundle that includes a detachable gaming controller and a set of high‑performance earphones.

All in all, the RedMagic 11S Pro looks like a serious contender for anyone who wants a phone that can double as a portable gaming rig without sacrificing day‑to‑day usability. If you’ve been waiting for a global option, the clock is finally ticking.