Launch report · Nubia
Nubia Red Magic 3: First gaming phone with an internal cooling fan.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2019·$430·Score 80/100
Red Magic 3 was the first phone with an active internal cooling fan — the feature that now defines the gaming category. Add a 5000 mAh battery, 90Hz AMOLED and shoulder triggers, and it set the template Nubia's gaming line still follows.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.65" FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 855
RAM
6/8/12 GB
Storage
64/128/256 GB
Battery
5000 mAh, 27W
Main camera
48 MP single
Weight
215 g
What stands out
- First phone with an internal cooling fan
- 5000 mAh + 90Hz AMOLED
- Shoulder triggers + 3.5 mm jack
What to watch
- Single 48 MP camera basic
- Heavy 215 g
- Redmagic OS niche
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100