HIGHLIGHTS
* Nubia has revealed the global launch date of the RedMagic 8S Pro smartphone.
* The company has also shared the teasers of the device.
* Nubia would not launch the smartphone in India.
The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro unveiled earlier this month is currently only available in China, but that will change next week since the company has announced the Red Magic 8S Pro will make its international debut on July 18 at 8 AM EST.
nubia also introduced the Red Magic 8S Pro+ alongside the 8S Pro, but the company hasn’t mentioned that on its event page, suggesting it’s only the Red Magic 8S Pro that will escape China next Tuesday.
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Confirmed to Have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
As per the official announcements, the Red Magic 8S Pro will ship with the same chipset that powered the Red Magic 8 Pro.
Specifically, it will feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 rather than the previously rumored Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. This confirms that Qualcomm is not working on a new 8 Gen 2 chipset at the moment.
The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is powered by what nubia calls a “Leading version of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2,” with the reason likely being the higher clock speed of the Prime core (3.36GHz vs. 3.2GHz of regular SD 8 Gen 2).
The smartphone comes with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and runs Android 13-based Redmagic OS 8 out of the box.
The Red Magic 8S Pro is built around a 6.8″ 120Hz AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and has a resolution of 2,480×1,116 pixels.
The display also has a fingerprint scanner underneath for password-less phone unlocking.
The Red Magic 8S Pro features four cameras – 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 16MP selfie (under display).
It also has stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 6,000 mAh battery with 80W wired charging.
The Pro+ model shares most of the specs with the 8S Pro, except that it packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 165W wired charging support and comes with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB of storage onboard.
nubia has also confirmed some important specs of the Red Magic 8S Pro. The phone will ship with 24GB of RAM, which is double the RAM count of the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Thanks to that, you will get a smooth multitasking and gaming performance out of the phone.
In comparison, the Red Magic 8 Pro came with a maximum of 16GB of RAM.
Therefore, the new 8S Pro is set to provide a significant upgrade in terms of RAM capacity.
However, nubia did not share any other details of the device.
So, it is unclear whether the rest of the specs of the phone will be similar to the 8 Pro or not.
NUBIA REDMAGIC 8S PRO KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | July 5, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
| Resolution | 1116 x 2480 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera |
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| Sensor | S5KGN5, ISO-CELL | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
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| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Camera Type | Under display | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 100W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s
1) What is Nubia RedMagic 8S Pro Global Launch Date?
Ans) The company’s global website reveals that it will launch the RedMagic 8S Pro smartphone on July 18. The company offers a USD 15 coupon for users subscribing to the upcoming global launch event. Nubia is expected to announce the pricing and availability of the smartphone in the upcoming event.
The teaser images on the website indicate that the global and Chinese units would be similar. The image reveals that the upcoming device has a sleek and futuristic design. The image also confirms that it boasts a leading version of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is overclocked for a boost of speed. The company also confirms that the device gets an ICE 12.0 Cooling System where thermal control is re-engineered.
2) What is the expected price for Nubia RedMagic 8S Pro ?
Ans) Nubia will likely price the smartphone under USD 700 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Nubia had priced the same variant at CNY 3,999 (approx. Rs 45,750). The company kept the 12GB + 512GB variant pricing at CNY 5,499 (approx. Rs 53,000).
3) What are the specifications of Nubia RedMagic 8S Pro ?
Ans) Nubia has equipped the 8S Pro smartphone with a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 1,116 x 2,480 pixels resolution.
The display supports 1440Hz PWM high-frequency dimming, a refresh rate of 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of 960Hz, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. Nubia RedMagic 8S Pro features a seventh-generation ultra-thin fingerprint scanner. Underneath, it is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC. The new chipset has a peak clock speed of 3.36GHz.
Nubia has also equipped the device with a Red Core 2 chip to enhance gaming performance. The chipset pairs with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The device runs on RedMagic OS 8.0 based on Android 13 out of the box. In terms of optics, the smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera setup. The setup comprises a primary 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
The company equips the smartphone with an under-display camera. Nubia has equipped a 16MP selfie camera beneath the display. The smartphone is backed by a 6000 mAh battery which supports 80W fast charging tech. Nubia has included support for a 3.5mm headphone jack with the smartphone.