Nubia RedMagic 9S Pro review: “incredible power at a great price”

GamesRadar+ VerdictThe RedMagic 9S Pro is an extremely efficient performer, offering an incredible amount of power and a particularly strong battery life. Its display sits as the jewel in this crown, though concerns around continued update support does make it one for those who upgrade their tech regularly.TODAY’S BEST DEALS$749at AmazonPros+Slick aesthetic design+Crisp display with smooth motion+High-end performance+Excellent value for money+Much improved UI+Long battery lifeCons-Marginal spec improvements over previous model-Updates may be needed in the future GamesRadar+ Verdict GamesRadar+ Verdict The RedMagic 9S Pro is an extremely efficient performer, offering an incredible amount of power and a particularly strong battery life. Its display sits as the jewel in this crown, though concerns around continued update support does make it one for those who upgrade their tech regularly.TODAY’S BEST DEALS$749at Amazon The RedMagic 9S Pro is an extremely efficient performer, offering an incredible amount of power and a particularly strong battery life. Its display sits as the jewel in this crown, though concerns around continued update support does make it one for those who upgrade their tech regularly. TODAY’S BEST DEALS$749at Amazon TODAY’S BEST DEALS$749at Amazon TODAY’S BEST DEALS$749at Amazon TODAY’S BEST DEALS $749at Amazon $749at Amazon $749at Amazon Pros+Slick aesthetic design+Crisp display with smooth motion+High-end performance+Excellent value for money+Much improved UI+Long battery life Slick aesthetic design Crisp display with smooth motion High-end performance Excellent value for money Much improved UI Long battery life Cons-Marginal spec improvements over previous model-Updates may be needed in the future Marginal spec improvements over previous model Updates may be needed in the future Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The race to the top of the best gaming phone leaderboard has been a contentious one over the years, but two names have emerged as leaders. Nubia now faces off againstAsusannually, but its affordable price point and refusal to compromise on raw power makes it a worthy competitor. The latest RedMagic 9S Pro brings in an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a 6500mAh battery, touch-capacitive triggers, and a 6.8-inch AMOLED display running at 120Hz to battle this time around, inching ever so slightly ahead of its previous 9 Pro specs. Those are iterative upgrades compared to the older generation, but considering there haven’t been any major updates to the Snapdragon SOC since then, it’s still a contender for one of thebest gaming phoneson the market. Swipe to scroll horizontallyPrice$649 / £579Display6.8-inch 2480 x 1116 AMOLED (120Hz)ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading VersionRAM12GB / 16GB LPDDR5XStorage256GB / 512GBOSAndroid 14Cameras50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-Wide, 2MP Macro, 16MP FrontBattery6,500mAhWater resistanceNoneDimensions6.46 x 3.01 x 0.37 inchesWeight229g Swipe to scroll horizontally Price$649 / £579Display6.8-inch 2480 x 1116 AMOLED (120Hz)ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading VersionRAM12GB / 16GB LPDDR5XStorage256GB / 512GBOSAndroid 14Cameras50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-Wide, 2MP Macro, 16MP FrontBattery6,500mAhWater resistanceNoneDimensions6.46 x 3.01 x 0.37 inchesWeight229g Design (Image credit: Future) At 6.46 x 3.01 x 0.37 inches, the RedMagic 9S Pro measures in every so slightly thicker and taller than theAsus ROG Phone 8 Pro(6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches). Still, that’s a marginal difference - in everyday life, this feels like a similar form factor both in the hand and pocket, especially considering it’s only 4g heavier. The actual shape differentiates the 9S Pro almost immediately, though. Whereas Asus has still kept some curvature to its corners, the 9S Pro is almost severe in its straight lines. Flat sides, harsher corners, and a straight back make for a particularly angular form factor - one that both impressed and frustrated in testing. There isn’t a lot of purchase to be found towards the rear of the device, which meant my hands were sometimes curled in on themselves with nothing to grip when holding horizontally. This is a concern with the majority of flat gaming phones, but others like Asus employ a slightly raised rear panel to compensate. Why did it impress? Because for its slight comfort misgivings, it looks sexy as hell. Those harsher lines make for a particularly svelt feel and a slick look overall, even if the brushed effect on the back of my Sleet version isn’t to my particular liking. The 9S Pro is available in this black colorway, but also drops the metallic effect on the Frost (clean white), Cyclone (gray), and Snowfall (patterned white) models. I would have likely preferred one of these simpler designs, as the slight scratching sound (think running your hand across a vinyl record) when handled or placed on a surface did grow a little tiresome. (Image credit: Future) Still, for that to be my only design gripe is pretty impressive. The centered USB-C means the RedMagic 9S Pro is still fully compatible with a range ofmobile controllers(the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro’s side port kills this option for many), and everything feels solid in the hand. I have every confidence in this device’s long-term durability, as long as it’s kept dry (there’s still no IP rating here). An aluminum chassis, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 display, and sturdy form factor make for a particularly reassuring experience. Features We’ll get straight to the main event here; that 6.8-inch 120Hz display running at a 2480 x 1116 resolution. This is a particularly crisp panel, taking the harsh lines of the actual design and backing them up with an incredibly sharp picture and nicely bright 1,600 nits. With incredible color vibrancy and contrast, and teeny tiny bezels around the outside, this is a sight to behold. The display quality gives everything fromYouTubevideos to block-color thumb tappers the room to run with energy and a punchy aesthetic, while that adaptive refresh rate keeps motion smooth without draining the battery. This is a gaming phone, though, which means the display needs to keep up with faster taps and gestures. The panel features a 2,000Hz touch sampling rate for instantaneous input, whether you’re thumbing through menus, scrolling a webpage, or playing competitive multiplayer shooters. Compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max I use every day, these movements felt tighter and more responsive, leading to a more sophisticated feel during gaming overall. Nubia has come a long way since the early days of its RedMagic operating system. While earlier phones like theRedMagic 7 Profrequently stuttered through badly translated, garishly designed software, things feel a lot fresher here. I didn’t notice any strange translations in menus, though some quirks (like the pre-installed Booking.com app) still remain. Still, this interface is vastly improved compared to previous iterations, and feels slick, responsive, and intuitive in both everyday and gaming use. (Image credit: Future) Under the hood, a 6,500mAh battery keeps everything chugging away, with 80W fast-charging available as well. Unlike many mainstream smartphones, there’s unfortunately no wireless charging options here. During casual everyday use, I was more than able to run the phone all day without having to charge up. In fact, after a usual day of the oddGooglesearch, group chat, and TikTok doom scrolling, I was still regularly at around 70% battery life. This will easily see you through hours of gameplay without worrying about charge. Performance (Image credit: Future) When plugged in, with those fans set to max, and everything updated, the RedMagic 9S Pro can absolutely fly. Both Wild Life Extreme and Solar Bary tests beat those of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro in my testing, scoring among the highest I’ve ever seen. Considering you’re getting that kind of performance for under $650 / £600, this is some seriously impressive value. It didn’t come without its struggles, though. When I first tested the 9S Pro it rapidly became too hot to touch and powered off within around three minutes of more demanding synthetic benchmarks. This was quickly identified as a bug and after an update the pendulum couldn’t have swung further in the opposite direction. There must have been something killing that ICE 13.5 cooling system before I updated, because the gel solution kept temperatures down remarkably well once the problem was rectified. The fact that such a bug did make its way into my unit is a concern, but one that sits on a software support level rather than a physical hardware limitation. After all, we don’t know how long Nubia will continue to push these updates for - and if a glitch like that can cause frankly worrying temperatures, I would be concerned for the long-term viability of such a device. Nubia lists its update support timeline as ‘more than two years’, but that only means they have to cover you until 2026. Let’s not slam the RedMagic 9S Pro for something it hasn’t done yet, though. The reality of its high-end performance means it’s an incredibly quick phone through everyday applications. Zipping between menus is instant, scrolling through apps is silky smooth, and running a full stack of demanding programs at the same time barely caused a sweat. Genshin Impact is my go-to for everyday testing - it’s a massive game that can give mainstream smartphones (even flagships) a headache. Set to its highest performance mode, the RedMagic 9S Pro consistently cranked out 60fps framerates, with no crashes, stuttering, or even a tripped loading screen. Animations ran fluidly and every movement was instant on the screen. MTG Arena is another good test of a gaming phone’s performance under load. A hefty board state has crashed my iPhone 14 Pro Max more times than I can count, and simulating a game packed with token generation, weapons, stacked triggers, and graveyard pulls can sometimes be enough to swamp even a high-end SOC. The RedMagic 9S Pro whirred up a little during this test, but ultimately kept all onscreen movements smooth, ploughing through the stack and resolving almost instantly. Swipe to scroll horizontallyBenchmarksWild Life Extreme5,606Solar Bay9,423 Swipe to scroll horizontally BenchmarksWild Life Extreme5,606Solar Bay9,423 Should you buy the RedMagic 9S Pro? (Image credit: Future) The RedMagic 9S Pro is the brand’s most powerful gaming phone to date, and it even puts the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro through its competitive paces. Well-priced, bursting with high-end features, and backing it all up with smooth gameplay - there’s little not to love here. While the design may prove troublesome to those who want to hear their games out loud while using on-screen controls, the 9S Pro is a fantastic gaming phone for anyone after a dedicated device. My only concern in this arena is that update policy. Yes, this is a cheap product - but I had a very real issue with my test unit that could only be fixed via a patch update. Should something similar rear its head later down the line (say at the two year mark) your high-end gaming phone could be a paperweight if left unsupported. That’s why I would primarily recommend the RedMagic 9S Pro to those who regularly update their phone anyway - the dedicated mobile gamers who maintain the latest tech developments in their equipment. 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