Launch report · Nubia
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gaming phone with flat back.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2023·$649·Score 89/100
Red Magic 9 Pro replaced the usual camera bump with a flush flat back — the camera sensors integrate into the body. Add Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, an internal fan and a 6500 mAh battery, and you get the most undistracted gaming slab of 2024.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.8" FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz, UDC
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM
12/16/24 GB
Storage
256/512/1024 GB
Battery
6500 mAh, 80W
Main camera
50 MP + 50 MP UW + 2 MP macro
Weight
229 g
What stands out
- Flat back with no camera bump — sits flush
- 6500 mAh + active fan + 8 Gen 3
- 24 GB RAM ceiling, Wi-Fi 7
What to watch
- Camera still a step behind
- Bulky 229 g + 8.9 mm
- Gaming aesthetic divides
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 91/100