{
  "id": 14871941,
  "title": "RedMagic 12 Pro+ Officially Debuts In China With Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/redmagic-12-pro-officially-debuts-in-china-with-snapdragon-8-elite",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T04:35:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/407582/redmagic-12-pro-plus-china/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "nubia's gaming-focused sub-brand RedMagic has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone in China, the RedMagic 12 Pro+, following a teaser previously released. This new device showcases a sleeker design with rounded edges, offering enhanced comfort during use. The RedMagic 12 Pro+ is equipped with a 6.85-inch BOE X11 OLED display, measuring 1,216 x 2,688 pixels, which delivers a 185Hz refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The screen boasts ultra-narrow 0.96mm bezels, providing an uninterrupted viewing experience. The bezel-free frame houses a 700Hz dual shoulder trigger system, dual speakers, and RGB lighting. The phone also features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, complemented by RedCore R5 gaming and G1 display control chips. It offers a range of storage options, with up to 16GB of RAM and a maximum storage capacity of 1TB. A sizable 8,400mAh battery powers the device, supporting fast charging options such as 120W wired, 80W wireless, and featuring bypass charging. The RedMagic 12 Pro+ maintains the brand's hybrid cooling system, which now combines active cooling fans, liquid cooling, and thermal materials, further enhanced with decorative lighting that responds to in-game activity. The liquid cooling setup, introduced last year, now covers a larger area and offers decorative lighting. The device features a dual 50MP rear camera setup, including a main camera with OIS and an ultrawide sensor, while the front features a 16MP selfie camera. Additional features include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IR blaster. The phone is available in China in three transparent color options: Dark Night Transparent, Silver Wing Transparent, and Ice Blue Transparent, starting at CNY6,999 (~RM4,271) for the base 12GB+256GB configuration. Higher storage versions are priced at CNY7,999 (~RM4,882) and CNY8,999 (~RM5,492) respectively. A limited-edition Golden Saga variant with 24GB of RAM and 2TB of storage is also teased, but its pricing and availability remain undisclosed. A global version, the RedMagic 12 Pro, without the \"+\" suffix, will be unveiled on 3 November 2026 at 7 AM EST (8 PM Malaysia time).",
  "summary": "nubia’s gaming-centric sub-brand RedMagic has officially announced its newest flagship smartphone in China. As previously teased, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ sports a thinner design with rounded edges for a more comfortable in-hand feel. Naturally, it also gets a few other performance-focused upgrades. Starting with the exterior, the new handset sports a 6.85-inch BOE X11 OLED […] The post RedMagic 12…",
  "key_points": [
    "RedMagic 12 Pro+ debuts in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC",
    "6.85-inch BOE X11 OLED display with 185Hz refresh rate and 5,000 nits brightness",
    "Available in three transparent colors starting at CNY6,999"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The integration of specialized gaming chips and an expanded hybrid cooling system signals a deeper commitment to hardware-driven performance for mobile enthusiasts seeking an uninterrupted and high-speed gaming experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}