Summary of "REDMAGIC 11 Pro - You NEVER SEEN a Phone Like This!"
Quick verdict
- Strong recommendation for gamers and power users: Flossy Carter calls it a “major major go” (effectively a “double major go”).
- He stopped short of a top score only because of camera performance.
- Price starts at $750.
“Major major go” / “double major go” — camera performance keeps it from a full top score.
Headline specs
- Price: from $750
- Display: 6.85” AMOLED, 1216 × 2688 (~431 ppi), up to 144 Hz, full-screen under‑display front camera
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite; Adreno 840 GPU
- RAM / Storage: 12 / 16 / 24 GB RAM; 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB storage (UFS 4.1); no microSD slot
- OS: Android 16 with Red Magic OS 11; 3–5 years of updates (region-dependent)
- Battery & charging: 7,500 mAh; 80 W wired fast charge; 80 W wireless charging; reverse wireless charging; charge-separation mode (power phone without charging battery)
- Water resistance: IPX8 (1.5 m for 30 minutes; reviewer submerged it)
- Weight: 240 g
- Cameras: Rear: 50 MP wide + 50 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro; Front: 16 MP under‑display (1080p@30); video up to 8K@30 or 4K@60
- Audio & ports: Dual stereo speakers; 32‑bit high‑res Snapdragon Sound; 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR blaster
- Cooling & lighting: Large vapor chamber liquid cooling; RGB turbo cooling fan (up to ~24,000 RPM); customizable RGB lights and lighting modes
- Other hardware: 520 Hz pressure‑sensitive gaming triggers; ultrasonic in-display fingerprint; face unlock; NFC; USB‑C
Main features highlighted
- Flagship-level raw performance (SD 8 Gen 5 Elite) with third‑party benchmarks referenced (GSM Arena).
- Real liquid cooling with a large vapor chamber and an active RGB fan with visible liquid circulation. Fan speed and sound are customizable.
- First Red Magic model to include wireless charging and IPX8 water resistance (both demonstrated).
- Huge 7,500 mAh battery with 80 W wired and wireless charging plus charge‑separation mode to reduce heat during long gaming sessions.
- Full-screen experience enabled by an under‑display selfie camera for immersive media and gaming.
- Rich gaming software suite: Game Space, magic key (customizable hardware button), per‑game profiles, cooling/fan toggles, in‑wallpaper mini‑games, floating windows, and multitasking.
- Strong audio: loud stereo speakers, 32‑bit high‑res audio support, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Highly customizable RGB lighting (back lighting, triggers, fan, various lighting modes).
Pros
- Exceptional raw performance and smooth real‑world gaming (Asphalt 9, Killer Instinct, GTA via Xbox Game Pass demos).
- Large battery and fast wired/wireless charging; practical charge‑separation mode for prolonged gaming.
- IPX8 water resistance and wireless charging are new for Red Magic.
- Immersive full‑screen viewing with no front‑camera cutout and very good speakers.
- Extensive gamer‑centric hardware (triggers, fan, cooling system, lighting) and software tools.
- Included fast charger and USB‑C cable in the box.
- IR blaster and headphone jack remain useful differentiators.
- Works on U.S. carriers (AT&T 5G demonstrated).
Cons / caveats
- Camera system is the weak point: under‑display front selfie quality is limited and the rear cameras are serviceable but not class‑leading.
- Long‑range zoom/telephoto performance is poor (failed reviewer’s zoom test).
- The active fan is audible and can be loud — may require pausing during calls.
- Phone is large and heavy (240 g), comparable to other big flagships.
- No microSD expansion.
- In the reviewer’s charging test, a full charge took about 1 hour 20 minutes (he suspected turbo mode was off; turbo would shorten charge time).
User experience notes (from the video)
- Biometrics: face unlock and ultrasonic in‑display fingerprint were fast and reliable.
- Software personalization: deep theming, AI wallpaper generator, live wallpaper mini‑games, and extensive per‑game settings and overlays.
- Multitasking: split‑screen, floating windows, and quick sidebar performed smoothly.
- Cooling modes: balance vs fast; fast mode visibly increases liquid flow and fan speed. Fan sound and lighting behaviors can be customized.
- Real‑world durability demos: reviewer submerged the phone and continued to use it; wireless and reverse charging were demonstrated successfully.
- Speakers: loud and bassy — confirmed in a dedicated sound test.
- Media and gaming especially benefit from the full‑screen display and loud stereo audio.
Comparisons and positioning
- Positioned as a blend of gaming hardware and a more refined “luxury” finish compared with earlier, more overtly “nerdy” Red Magic designs (earlier favorite: Gold Saga).
- Size/weight compared to peers: Gold Saga (246 g), Galaxy S25 Ultra (221 g), iPhone 17 Pro Max (246 g) — the 11 Pro is among the heavier flagship phones.
- Camera performance falls below best-in-class phones from Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, Samsung, and Apple.
- Performance benchmarks place it among the fastest phones available (GSM Arena referenced).
Numeric ratings / notable figures
- Starting price: $750
- Weight: 240 g
- Battery: 7,500 mAh
- Display: 6.85” AMOLED, 1216×2688, up to 144 Hz
- Charging: 80 W wired / 80 W wireless
- Reviewer’s assessment: “major major go” / “double major go” (not the top rating because of camera weaknesses)
All unique product points (compact)
- 6.85” AMOLED, 1216×2688, ~431 ppi, 144 Hz, under‑display selfie camera
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite (Adreno 840)
- 12 / 16 / 24 GB RAM; 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1; no microSD
- Android 16 + Red Magic OS 11; 3–5 years update promise
- 7,500 mAh; 80 W wired & wireless charging; reverse wireless; charge‑separation mode
- IPX8 water resistance (1.5 m / 30 min)
- Glass front/back; aircraft‑grade aluminum frame
- Dual stereo speakers; 32‑bit Snapdragon Sound; 3.5 mm jack
- Triple rear cameras: 50 MP wide, 50 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro; 16 MP UD front; 8K30 / 4K60 video
- Fan‑based liquid cooling with visible liquid flow and large vapor chamber
- RGB turbo cooling fan (up to ~24,000 RPM) and customizable lighting modes
- 520 Hz pressure‑sensitive shoulder triggers
- Ultrasonic in‑display fingerprint + face unlock; IR blaster; NFC; USB‑C
- Included fast charger and USB‑C cable in box
- Color/finish options: Cryo / Night Freeze / Subzero / silver / black; some finishes show visible liquid cooling
- Works on AT&T 5G (U.S. carrier support tested)
Speakers / contributors (who appeared in the video)
- Flossy Carter — primary reviewer: hands‑on review, demos (submerge, wireless charging, gaming, software walkthrough), verdict.
- White Shoes — the reviewer’s cat (recurring cameo).
- Mark Rubier — participated in loudspeaker “sound test.”
- GSM Arena — referenced for benchmark comparisons.
- Google Gemini — demoed on-device for summarizing web pages and image/frame analysis.
- Brief end voiceover — channel outro (non-technical).
Overall recommendation
- Buy if you prioritize: raw performance, long battery life, advanced cooling (including an active fan), immersive full‑screen display, loud stereo audio, wireless charging, IPX8 water resistance, and flashy customizable RGB aesthetics.
- Consider another phone if your top priority is mobile photography (telephoto zoom, best‑in‑class cameras, or high-quality selfies). The Red Magic 11 Pro’s cameras are adequate but not class-leading.
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