Nubia has unveiled the new RedMagic 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ – phones that literally breathe. With an active fan, liquid cooling, a battery of up to 8,000 mAh and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, they aim to redefine the concept of performance. But this level of power comes at a price — literally and figuratively.
If a phone could be a candidate for a degree in thermodynamics, it would be the series Red Magic 11. Nubia used in both models Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, currently the most powerful processor on the Android scene. It's a chip that can heat up to the point where regular phones would give out - so RedMagic uses its weapons: Wind+Water Cooling X system.
This is not a marketing gimmick. It's inside. mini fan, which rotates at 24,000 revolutions per minute, along with liquid metal chamber (VC)In the Pro+ model, Nubia adds a third element: pulsating water cooling, where microchannels literally propel fluid in rhythm with thermal changes. Is that too much? Maybe. But for fans of FPS games and 3D rendering, this is digital paradise.
A screen you can't miss
Both models have 6.85-inch BOE X10 AMOLED display with resolution 1.5K (2688 × 1216) and 144 Hz refresh rateThis means incredibly smooth image movement, whether you're defeating opponents or scrolling through TikTok.
Plus, the camera is hidden under the display — no notch, no hole. This allows for a 95.3:1 screen-to-body ratio. In practice, that means the display is almost everything. Fingerprint sensor? This one is also invisible, as it works ultrasonically below the surface.
A battery that beats your console
Those who think more power means less battery will be surprised.
- Red Magic 11 Pro has 8,000mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging.
- Pro+ but slightly smaller 7,500mAh battery, but therefore with 120 W wired and 80 W wireless charging.
This means you can charge your phone from 0 % to 100 % in less than 20 minutesIf you run out of power while playing, it's not your phone's fault.
A camera that is no longer a second-class citizen
Gaming phones have traditionally sacrificed cameras for performance. But Nubia is trying to break the stereotype this time. Both devices have 50-megapixel main and 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, with optical image stabilization (OIS).
The 1/1.55” main sensor captures a lot of light, which is especially noticeable in night conditions. Selfie camera? Hidden under the screen — a compromise in quality, but a win in aesthetics.
The result is images that are “good enough,” but still, no one buys a RedMagic for “portrait mode.”
Form: technology as a show of power
The RedMagic 11 series is thick 8.9mm and weighs 230g, meaning that in the hand it feels like a piece of real technology.
The following versions are available:
- Dark Knight (classic black),
- Silver Winged War God (metallic silver),
- and Transparent Silver Wing and Transparent Dark Knight, where you can see the interior with LED lighting.
These aren't phones for the reserved — these are phones for those who would happily disassemble the motherboard if allowed.
Noise, heat and physical poetry
Active cooling means one thing: moving parts. Fans produce noise, even if it is small. In the long term, the question arises as to how long they will operate without dust, wear or vibration.
Nubia claims they have built in ceramic bearings and magnetic stabilization, which could eliminate most of the problems. However, until the devices reach the European market, these remain just laboratory claims.
Pricing and Availability: RedMagic 11 Pro+ and 11 Pro
For now, the phones are only available in China, but are expected to arrive in Europe at the end of 2025. Prices (converted to euros):
- RedMagic 11 Pro 12 GB / 256 GB – approximately 650 €
- RedMagic 11 Pro 16 GB / 512 GB – approximately 760 €
- RedMagic 11 Pro+ 12 GB / 256 GB – around 760 €
- RedMagic 11 Pro+ 16 GB / 512 GB – approximately 870 €
- RedMagic 11 Pro+ 24GB / 1TB (transparent version) – around 1.020 €
For such specifications, this is almost “affordable”, although still in the range of flagship price parades. However, the prices are only "translated" into EUR from Chinese prices.
Who even needs the RedMagic 11 Pro+?
This is a phone for those who perceive gaming as a sport, not as entertainment.
For those who appreciate cooling where others look for design.
For people who have ever wondered if it's possible to achieve 300 fps in Genshin on mobile.
But if you're an average user who wants a good camera, comfort, and a slim profile — there are more rational choices. The RedMagic 11 Pro+ is a device that requires understanding. And respect for physics.
Conclusion
The RedMagic 11 Pro and Pro+ aren't just phones. They're an experiment where engineering and aesthetics meet at a point where most manufacturers dare not stop. Nubia isn't playing it safe here — and that's exactly why it's interesting.
If the cooling system really works as efficiently as they claim, then we might be looking at the beginning of a new generation of “cool” superphones, which are both energy miracles and design manifestos.
And if not? Then we'll have a phone that turns into a mini hair dryer every time we start a game. In any case — boredom is definitely not among the specifications.
