Overview and Performance
REDMAGIC has officially unveiled its flagship gaming smartphone, the REDMAGIC 12 Pro, for the global market. Driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor built on a 2nm process, the device features an octa-core CPU reaching clock speeds up to 5.0GHz alongside an Adreno GPU. It is backed by dedicated RedCore R5 and G1 display control chips to enhance visual smoothness and overall gameplay. The phone supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 2K super resolution, AI frame generation, and 185Hz gaming, with REDMAGIC highlighting an average frame rate of 60.91FPS over 60 minutes in Wuthering Waves at a peak temperature of 43°C.
Cooling, Build, and Design
To sustain heavy workloads, the device incorporates the AquaCore Cooling System 3.0. This thermal setup combines a dual-loop liquid cooling system, Liquid Metal 4.0, a large vapor chamber, and a high-speed 25,500RPM turbofan outfitted with customizable RGB lighting. Encased in an aluminum alloy frame with Corning Gorilla Glass GG7i on the rear, the phone carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water protection. It measures 8.55mm in thickness, weighs 223 grams, and comes in Subzero (Transparent Silver) and Nightfreeze (Transparent Black) color options. Mobile gamers also benefit from built-in 520Hz shoulder triggers and an X-axis linear motor.
Display, Battery, and Camera
The front panel houses a 6.85-inch BOE X11 1.5K AMOLED display with a resolution of 2688 × 1216 pixels and an under-display selfie camera. It boasts a 185Hz refresh rate, a 5,000Hz instant touch sampling rate (500Hz average), global peak brightness of 1,900 nits, and local peak brightness reaching 5,000 nits. Battery capacity stands at a massive 8,400mAh with support for 80W wired and wireless charging. On the rear, the phone includes a 50MP dual camera configuration.
Software and Pricing
The smartphone offers up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro internal storage. It runs on REDMAGIC OS 12 built on Android 17, featuring Gemini integration and access to Steam via the X-Gravity gaming center. Globally, the entry 12GB/256GB model is priced at USD 899 (around NPR 149,999 expected in Nepal), while the top-tier 16GB/1TB configuration is set at USD 1,199 (around NPR 194,999 expected in Nepal).
