The latest generation Red Magic phone launched in China just before the end of 2022, now a couple of weeks later the 8-series is ready to go international. The company tweaked the branding a bit so there is no Pro+ model, instead there is the Void. The base Red Magic 8 Pro is called “Matte” due to its textured, opaque, back panel. This one is equipped with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage, just like the Pro phone that launched in China.
The other option is called “Void” and is
similar to the Pro+ with 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage. The Void isn’t just a
new name for the Pro+, however, there are some differences for the
international release. The major change is that both models have a 6,000mAh
battery and both charge at 65W. For comparison, the Red Magic 8 Pro sold in
China has the same battery capacity but is equipped with 80W charging – this
means a 0-100% charge time of 35 minutes for the Chinese model and 43 minutes
for the international one. The Pro+ in the Chinese market has a 5,000mAh battery
with faster 165W charging, but that isn’t coming to the global market.
The Red Magic 8 Pro will be available from
February 2, three weeks from now. Long story short, it has a 6.8” 1,116 x
2,480px display, an AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh and 960Hz touch sampling
rate. The 16MP front-facing camera is hidden under the display (2nd generation
UDC tech). In addition to the touch screen, there are two touch-based shoulder
triggers that run at 520Hz sampling rate.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8
Gen 2, of course, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The chipset is
cooled by the ICE 11 system that combines new materials for increased heat
transfer and an upgraded 20,000 RPM fan that has been redesigned to increase
airflow and reduce noise. The Cube Performance Optimizer ensures stable frame
rates during gaming and low power consumption when not.
The phone packs stereo speakers and dual
X-axis linear motors, plus it has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The wireless system
is ready for Wi-Fi 7 (4x4 MIMO) and there are a 9 antennas for 5G connectivity.
The main camera on the rear has been upgraded with a 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor,
next to it is an 8MP ultra wide.
Finally, a word on how to recognize the
two models apart – the Void has a transparent back like the Pro+. This look was
the inspired by the colors of galaxies in the void of space, colors that will
be rendered by the active cooling fan with RGB lighting. The Matte version also
has RGB LEDs, but they are on a strip instead (since you can't see the fan).
