Launch report · Nubia
Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro: A flat all-screen gaming phone with an internal fan and 6,500 mAh.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2024·$650·Score 86/100
RedMagic 9 Pro pairs the SD8 Gen 3 with an internal turbo fan and a huge 6,500 mAh battery behind a flat all-screen front — class-leading sustained gaming performance and battery life at ~$650.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.88 OIS
Battery
6,500 mAh
Weight
229 g
What stands out
- SD8 Gen 3 + internal fan = top sustained performance.
- Huge 6,500 mAh battery.
- Flat all-screen (under-display camera).
- Shoulder triggers + 960 Hz touch.
What to watch
- Heavy 229 g.
- Under-display selfie is soft.
- No wireless charging.
- RedMagic OS quirks.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100