The powerful REDMAGIC 12 Pro is now available in the West a version of the model known in China as the REDMAGIC 12 Pro, with which it shares the same features.
This high-end device features a futuristic design with a transparent chassis that’s sure to turn heads. It boasts ultra-narrow bezels, an RGB light ring with a liquid cooling system, and complete resistance to water and dust thanks to its IP68 and IP69 certifications. All this while retaining the iconic 700 Hz side-mounted touch triggers and the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
It runs Android 17 with the manufacturer’s custom REDMAGIC 12 OS. The device measures 163.03 × 75.96 × 8.55 mm and weighs 223 g.
REDMAGIC 12 Pro, specifications
Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, manufactured on a 2-nm process, It features 8 cores with Qualcomm Oryon technology, including two primary cores optimized for extreme performance at up to 5.0 GHz, supported by two sets of secondary cores operating at frequencies of 4.03 GHz and 3.74 GHz to optimize workloads. On the graphics side, it incorporates the powerful Adreno 850 GPU, designed for demanding games. For cooling, it features a liquid cooling system called the AquaCore Cooling System 3.0, which ensures maximum performance.
This version offers 12/16 GB of LPDDR5T RAM. For storage, it features UFS 4.1 Pro with capacities of 256/512 GB and 1 TB, which can be used as virtual RAM.
Display, Battery Life, and Other Features
The display is a 6.85-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2688 × 1216 pixels and no camera cutout, thanks to its ninth-generation under-display camera. The panel’s biggest breakthrough is its record-breaking 185 Hz refresh rate, paired with instant touch sampling up to 5,000 Hz, a local peak brightness of 5,000 nits, and PWM dimming technology at 2,592 Hz.
It features a large 8,400 mAh battery with silicon-carbon technology, compatible with 120W wired fast charging, 80W wireless charging, and a charging bypass feature for gaming without overheating the battery. On the camera front, it features a dual rear camera setup with an ultra-wide-angle lens; for audio, it has two Dolby Atmos speakers.
Price and availability
- The REDMAGIC 12 Pro will soon be available at retailers like Amazon, starting at $899 for the base model.
