Just five months after analyzing its predecessor, the REDMAGIC 8S Pro, we now present the review of the REDMAGIC 9 Pro. This exceptional gaming smartphone retains its impressive 6.8-inch AMOLED screen and upgrades with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor to deliver unparalleled gaming performance. It also updates the ICE 13 cooling system, taking its fan up to 22,000 RPM, while maintaining RGB LED lighting touches and a unique design in the market.
Technical Specifications of the REDMAGIC 9 Pro:
– Design: Aluminum chassis, available in Sleet (black), Snowfall (gray), and Cyclone (transparent black) finishes.
– Display: 6.8-inch BOE Q9+ AMOLED – 20:9, 2480 x 1116 pixels (FHD+, 400 PPI), 120 Hz – 960 Hz multitouch, 1600 nits (peak), 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 5
– Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 + Red Core 2 Pro, ICE 13 heatsink with 22,000 RPM RGB fan
– Graphics: Adreno 750
– Memory: 12/16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
– Storage: 256/512 GB UFS 4.0
– Rear cameras: Main – 50 MP Samsung GN5, Wide-angle – 50 MP Samsung JN1, Video 4K @ 60 fps / 8K @ 30 fps
– Front camera: 16 MP UDC 5th Gen.
– Battery: 6,500 mAh (dual-cell), 80W fast charger
– Sound: Stereo 1115K speakers, 3.5 mm TRRS jack, 3 microphones, DTS Ultra X and Snapdragon Sound
– Operating system: REDMAGIC 9.0 (Android 14), Game Space included
– Connectivity: Dual Nano-SIM 5G, WiFi 7 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.3 + NFC, USB-C
– Dimensions: 163.98 x 76.35 x 8.9 mm
– Weight: 228 grams
– Other features: Integrated touch triggers (520 Hz), Game Boost switch, screen fingerprint sensor, dual vibration
The REDMAGIC 9 Pro comes in an attractive gray cardboard box that perfectly protects the device inside with a plastic frame, with accessories on the second level. In addition to a practical transparent rigid plastic case that protects the corners and the backside, there is an 80W fast charger (21V/3.8A) with its corresponding red USB-C cable. The phone charges quite quickly—up to 100% in around 30 minutes, and up to 50% in under 15 minutes.
The REDMAGIC 9 Pro offers great autonomy with its 6,500 mAh battery, giving users over six hours of screen time and two days of battery life with a single charge. This is a remarkable performance for a gaming smartphone with the power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Performance might be reduced somewhat with more gaming time, but the battery still lasts a full day.
Overall, the REDMAGIC 9 Pro offers an excellent range of features and performance, making it an ideal gaming smartphone. With prices starting at €760 for the 12/256 GB version and around €900 for the 16/512 GB version, this phone offers great value for its performance and features.