ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro gaming smartphone has finally been unveiled. It features a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED FHD Plus display, with an ultra-thin under-display fingerprint sensor, an an upgraded cooling solution, a triple rear camera setup with 50 MP main sensor and 16 MP selfie camera. The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro also sports a 6000 mAh and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 with support for up to 512GB internal storage and 16GB RAM.
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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Key Specs and Features
- 6.8 inches AMOLED Display, 1116 x 2480 pixels (~400 ppi density), ~89.1% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 13, Redmagic OS 8
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 8GB, 12GB, 16GB RAM
- 50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Rear Camera
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor, (under display, optical)
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE Support
- 5G Support
- 80W Fast Charging Capacity
- 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design
The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a smartphone that combines a sleek and elegant design with powerful gaming capabilities. It features squared and minimal lines, with symmetrical sides and a satin and elegant back cover, which is quite unusual for a gaming phone.
The aluminum frame gives the phone a more traditional Android phone appearance, rather than a typical gaming device. The matte surface on the back adds grip to the phone, making it easier to hold during gaming sessions.
The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro strikes a balance between sturdy construction and comfortable handling, weighing 228g and measuring 8.9mm in thickness. It also retains the gaming phone aesthetic with customizable RGB zones on the back panel, which can be adjusted to 16.8 million colors and 4096 adjustable brightness. Additionally, there are LED indicators on the back that can act as notification indicators.
On the sides of the device, you’ll find the volume rocker, power button, red switch for gaming mode, touch triggers, USB Type-C port, SIM tray, 3.5mm audio jack, and lower and upper audio speakers. The back of the phone houses three vertically arranged cameras, slightly protruding. Similarly, the Red Magic has a slider which puts the phone in gaming mode, and the adaptable shoulder triggers enhance the gaming experience.
In addition, the cooling system has been upgraded with ICE 12, featuring a new duct structure, cooling gel, and a larger vapor chamber cooling plate. There is also a graphene layer beneath the display.
Display
The android phone also features a panel with 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. This panel is HDR 10+ certified and offers sharp visuals and vibrant colors with a resolution of 1116×2480 pixels, making it perfect for gaming and multimedia consumption. It has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 960Hz.
Additionally, the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.. The peak brightness is 1300 nits, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. There is also the front camera located below the display, providing an immersive screen experience. What sets the under-display camera technology apart is the 7-layer transparent system to hide the notch.
The display measures 89.1% screen-to-body ratio, leaving minimal bezels or borders around it. This high screen-to-body ratio is desirable as it maximizes the available screen real estate, providing a more immersive and visually engaging experience.
Camera
Just like the he ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, this device features a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The camera app is described as straightforward and easy to use, with quick controls for HDR, aspect ratio selection, and flash.
In daylight conditions, photos taken with the primary camera showed accurate colors and recognizable objects. However, zooming in revealed some grain in the output. The ultra-wide-angle camera captured a wider field of view but resulted in distorted edges and less detailed photos compared to the primary camera.
Furthermore, when shooting close-ups, the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro locked focus quickly, producing sharp and well-separated subject shots with added depth effect for the background. The macro camera also allowed for close-up shots with decent results.
On the front, selfies taken with the 16-megapixel front camera were crisp with good edge detection in portrait mode. It captures attractive self-portraits even in low light condition.
Video recording capabilities included 8K resolution for the primary camera and 1080p for the front camera. While video stabilization was done electronically, the footage was generally stable in 1080p during daylight conditions. However, there was a shimmer effect when walking around while recording 4K video, and low-light video recording showed a similar shimmer effect.
Hardware and Software
The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 under the hood. This the same processor available in the more premium ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and an upgrade compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 provided for the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Plus.
The chipset has an octa-core chip based on the 4nm architecture with up to 3.36 GHz clock speed. Additionally, the chip is also coupled with a Adreno 740 GPU for graphic processing.
This ZTE phone also support five different storage options; 128GB of internal storage / 8GB RAM, 256GB of internal storage / 8GB RAM, 256GB of internal storage / 12GB RAM, 512GB of internal storage / 12GB RAM, 512GB of internal storage / 16GB RAM. Th phone lacks an external storage space, hence the internal storage can not be expanded.
Furthermore, the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is equipped with a substantial 6000 mAh battery. It also supports fast charging capabilities, including 65W wired charging with PD3.0.
This Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro also runs Android 13, which ensures that users have access to the latest software advancements and innovations, providing a smooth and enjoyable user experience. The android is based on Redmagic OS 8, ZTE’s own interface which allows users can enjoy a more intuitive and responsive interface, optimized performance, and access to a wide range of apps and services from the Google Play Store.
In terms of connectivity, this ZTE Nubia phone supports 5G, which is the fastest mobile data connection available. It also has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C 3.2 port. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is a convenient way to unlock the phone.
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Price and Availbility
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro price starts at $799 / €800 / ₹57,999. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro price in Nigeria is expected at about ₦499,500.
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 13, Redmagic OS 8
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa Core Processor (3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 and 2.8 GHz dual-core Cortex-A715 and 2.8 GHz dual-core Cortex-A710 and 2.0 GHz tri-core Cortex-A510)
- GPU: Adreno 740 (719 MHz)
- Memory: 8GB, 12GB, 16GB RAM
- Colours: Midnight, Platinum, Aurora
- Dimension: 164 x 76.4 x 9.5 mm
- Weight: 228 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.8 inches AMOLED Display, 1116 x 2480 pixels (~400 ppi density), ~89.1% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide), f/1.9, PDAF + 8 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 120˚ FoV + 2 MP (macro), f/2.4 Triple Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, Slow Motion
- Front Camera: 16 MP (wide) under-display Camera, HDR, 1080p@30/60fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 and SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: CDMA 800 / 1900
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G LTE: LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- 5G: 5G Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA – International
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 3.2 (China), 3.1 (Global), OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under display, optical)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 65W Fast Charging Capacity, Power Delivery 3
