Quick summary
RedMagic continues the launch of the RedMagic 12 Pro+, its next gaming phone.
The new model will be launched on October 15, with a sleek design that incorporates visible liquid cooling.
RedMagic is one of the few remaining gaming phones, with other brands going out of business. But the Nubia sub-brand (itself part of ZTE) is preparing to launch its next device – the RedMagic 12 Pro +.
The teasing has already started, first talking about the design, but now we have the chance for a full look at the new phones before the launch on October 15th.
Shared by RedMagic on Weibo, we get to see the new phone in three colors: black, silver and blue. It is not clear what the official names will be, but previously we saw the black model called Nightfreeze and the silver model called Subzero.
These may be released as Transparent Dark Night, Transparent Silver Wing and Transparent Ice Blue, according to GizmoChina.
On the back of the phone there is a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 badge, and it is thought that RedMagic uses the Extreme version, which leads to flagship performance. This is supported by RedMagic’s liquid cooling system, which is clearly visible and integrated into the design.
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(Image credit: RedMagic)
On previous devices, we’ve seen this circulating on the back of the phone, which looks like it’s going to happen here too, designed to keep the hardware cool during intense gaming sessions.
RedMagic previously said the 12 Pro+ would be “more rounded” with a lighter build and thinner and narrower body. That should all help the handheld when it comes to gaming.
Turning to the display, the crusade against the bezel continues, shrinking to 0.96mm so it’s more of an edge-to-edge experience, while the flat finish is popular with gamers. There are shoulder buttons to support gaming.
It is not clear what the battery capacity will be and how the charging will work, but it will probably offer bypass so that gamers can charge the phone without introducing more heat.
As I said above, RedMagic is one of the few remaining choices for a pure gaming phone. The performance in the game is generally outstanding, while the prices are also really aggressive. The downside is that it often adds a lot of bloatware and changes to the user interface that need to be opted out of to get the smoothest Android experience.
All the details will be revealed on October 15th in China – it is not clear how long we will have to wait for a wider international launch.