Nubia Red Magic
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Design18
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks10
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Videos2
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 -
Octa core (2.35 GHz, Quad Core + 1.9 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.0 inches (15.24 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x2160 px (FHD+) -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 24 MP Primary Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP
Battery
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3800 mAh -
Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
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Nubia Red Magic Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
nubia has made a great phone in Red Magic. The handset performs well, looks great, and comes with good overall value. There are some gaming-specific features and design choices that make the Red Magic stand out from the crowd as well. Currently, we don`t have the pricing for the phone in India but it`s expected to be launched below the Rs 30,000 mark. This means it will go up directly against the POCO F1 (review), which costs lower and also offers this year`s flagship Qualcomm SoC, the Snapdragon 845. Another phone that might pose a problem for the Red Magic will be the ASUS Zenfone 5Z (...
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Pros
- Stunning design
- Near-stock Android
- Good performance
Cons
- Features last year`s flagship processor
- Fingerprint sensor takes some getting used to
That design though
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We all love sports cars. The sharp edges, fancy design, and sometimes over-the-top elements that make these cars unique, make them stand out from the crowd. This is what I feel about the nubia Red Magic as well. The phone comes with sharp edges on the back panel with an RGB strip in the middle below the hexagon-shaped camera module and fingerprint sensor. To say that the phone looks good when this RGB strip glows for notifications, would be an understatement.
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Notchless Display
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When you are gaming on a phone, any kind of obstructions on the screen would be unbearable. nubia understands this and likely decided to go ahead with a thin bezel design instead of a notch for this same reason.
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Software and performance
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nubia has opted for a near-stock iteration of Android on the Red Magic. There are very few companies that actually add value to the software with their custom Android builds, and in almost all cases, the additions are not worth the bloatware that comes along as part of the package. This is why I am glad that the brand opted for the near-stock version of the platform for its flagship. As the phones that feature stock Android tend to get faster software updates and security patches, there is all the more reason for phone brands to stick with Google's idea of its operating system. There is just one additional keyboard app, apart from Google's set of standard apps, that comes pre-installed into the phone, and that can easily be disabled too.
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Cameras
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Just because you are buying a gaming smartphone doesn't mean that the optics on the handset can get away by being average. We have come to expect decent cameras on phones across different price segments and anything less would definitely be a downside in terms of the recommendation for any phone. Getting the spec sheet out of the way, the nubia Red Magic comes with a single 24MP Samsung 5K2X7SX sensor, with f/1.7 aperture at the back, assisted by an LED flash, and placed in a hexagon module. For selfies, there is an 8MP SK Hynix 846 sensor with f/2.0 aperture at front.
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Verdict
nubia has made a great phone in Red Magic. The handset performs well, looks great, and comes with good overall value. There are some gaming-specific features and design choices that make the Red Magic stand out from the crowd as well. Currently, we don`t have the pricing for the phone in India but it`s expected to be launched below the Rs 30,000 mark. This means it will go up directly against the POCO F1 (review), which costs lower and also offers this year`s flagship Qualcomm SoC, the Snapdragon 845. Another phone that might pose a problem for the Red Magic will be the ASUS Zenfone 5Z (... Read Full Verdict
- Stunning design
- Near-stock Android
- Good performance
Pros
- Features last year`s flagship processor
- Fingerprint sensor takes some getting used to
Cons
We all love sports cars. The sharp edges, fancy design, and sometimes over-the-top elements that make these cars unique, make them stand out from the crowd. This is what I feel about the nubia Red Magic as well. The phone comes with sharp edges on the back panel with an RGB strip in the middle below the hexagon-shaped camera module and fingerprint sensor. To say that the phone looks good when this RGB strip glows for notifications, would be an understatement.
Read MoreWhen you are gaming on a phone, any kind of obstructions on the screen would be unbearable. nubia understands this and likely decided to go ahead with a thin bezel design instead of a notch for this same reason.
Read Morenubia has opted for a near-stock iteration of Android on the Red Magic. There are very few companies that actually add value to the software with their custom Android builds, and in almost all cases, the additions are not worth the bloatware that comes along as part of the package. This is why I am glad that the brand opted for the near-stock version of the platform for its flagship. As the phones that feature stock Android tend to get faster software updates and security patches, there is all the more reason for phone brands to stick with Google's idea of its operating system. There is just one additional keyboard app, apart from Google's set of standard apps, that comes pre-installed into the phone, and that can easily be disabled too.
Read MoreJust because you are buying a gaming smartphone doesn't mean that the optics on the handset can get away by being average. We have come to expect decent cameras on phones across different price segments and anything less would definitely be a downside in terms of the recommendation for any phone. Getting the spec sheet out of the way, the nubia Red Magic comes with a single 24MP Samsung 5K2X7SX sensor, with f/1.7 aperture at the back, assisted by an LED flash, and placed in a hexagon module. For selfies, there is an 8MP SK Hynix 846 sensor with f/2.0 aperture at front.
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Nubia Red Magic Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | Nubia UI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.35 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 540 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.0 inches (15.24 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 78.45 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 158.1 mm |
| Width | 74.9 mm |
| Thickness | 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 185 grams |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 5288 x 3968 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps | |||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| TalkTime | Up to 28.5 Hours(2G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/e/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Nubia Red Magic User Reviews
Nubia Red Magic Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.0", 1080 x 2160 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 24 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3800 mAh |
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