RedMagic has officially unveiled its new RedMagic 12 Pro+ in China, featuring a 185Hz under-display camera screen and an advanced RGB liquid cooling system. Indian gamers should watch for the global RedMagic 12 Pro, set for a separate reveal on November 3.
RedMagic has officially launched its new RedMagic 12 Pro+ in China today, bringing with it a suite of high-end gaming features, including a remarkable 185Hz under-display 'true full-screen' display. While this powerhouse is out in its home market, global consumers, including those in India, will need to wait a little longer for the RedMagic 12 Pro, which is slated for its own announcement on November 3.
A Display Unlike Any Other, Paired with Flagship Power
The RedMagic 12 Pro+ comes with a 6.85-inch AMOLED screen that boasts a 1216x2688 resolution and an industry-first 185Hz refresh rate, according to GSMArena. This 'true full-screen' experience is possible thanks to a ninth-generation 16MP under-display selfie camera, developed with BOE, which means no notches or punch-holes to interrupt gameplay. The display is bright too, reaching 1,900 nits in high brightness mode and a peak of 5,000 nits, all protected by Gorilla Glass 7i.
Under the hood, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a top-tier processor. This is paired with RedMagic's in-house RedCore R5 gaming chip, designed to enhance gaming performance. You can get the device with up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM and a generous 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage, ensuring plenty of space and speed for even the most demanding games and apps.
Advanced Cooling and Gaming Features
As a dedicated gaming phone, cooling is paramount, and RedMagic has gone all out. The 12 Pro+ features an RGB liquid-cooling system on the back, integrated into a circular module, which can even react to in-game action. This dual-loop liquid cooling system surrounds both the CPU and the battery, utilising a micro-pump that's 85% more powerful than its predecessor, while drawing minimal power at just 20mW.
Alongside the liquid cooling, there's a fan that spins up to 25,500 RPM, rated IPX8 for water resistance. This works with graphene thermal materials, a vapor chamber, and liquid metal in what RedMagic describes as a 'five-layer' thermal setup. This robust cooling system should help maintain peak performance during extended gaming sessions.
The dedicated RedCore R5 chip isn't just for show. It handles features like ray tracing, 2K upscaling, and frame interpolation up to 185Hz in supported games. An upgraded PC Emulator also lets users log into Steam and play games from their PC library directly on the handset, though RedMagic notes that game compatibility can differ.
Other gaming-centric features include 700Hz capacitive shoulder triggers, an X-axis linear motor for haptic feedback, and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for immersive audio. The phone also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack, a welcome addition for many gamers.
Massive Battery with Blazing Fast Charging
The RedMagic 12 Pro+ comes equipped with an 8,400 mAh battery, a substantial capacity for a gaming phone. It supports incredibly fast 120W wired charging and 80W wireless charging, meaning less downtime between gaming sessions. There's also bypass charging, which powers the phone directly without charging the battery, and 22.5W reverse wired charging to top up other devices.
Cameras, Design and Connectivity
While primarily a gaming device, the 12 Pro+ doesn't skimp on cameras. It features a 50MP main camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) and 8K video recording, alongside a 50MP ultrawide sensor on the back. The phone itself measures 8.55mm thick and weighs 223g, with Gorilla Glass 7i protecting both the front and back. It's also IP68/IP69-rated for dust and water resistance, offering peace of mind.
Running RedMagic OS 12 based on Android 17, the device offers modern connectivity options like Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, an IR blaster, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort output. Color options include Nightfreeze, Subzero, and Skyfrost, with Skyfrost arriving later in the year. There's also a special forged carbon Golden Saga edition with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, with more details expected later.
Chinese Pricing, Global Launch Details Await for India
In China, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ is priced at CNY 6,999 (about $980) for the 12GB/256GB model. The 16GB/512GB variant goes for CNY 7,999 ($1,120), and the top-tier 16GB/1TB configuration is CNY 8,999 ($1,260). These prices are for the Chinese market and do not reflect potential pricing or configurations for India.
For Indian buyers eyeing this gaming beast, the key date to remember is November 3. That's when RedMagic will share the global specs, pricing, and availability for the RedMagic 12 Pro. It is common for global variants to have slightly different specifications or pricing strategies compared to their Chinese counterparts, so it's worth waiting for the official announcement before making any decisions. On paper, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ looks like a formidable gaming machine, and its global variant will certainly be one to watch in the competitive Indian smartphone market.
