The Chinese brand Nubia, part of the ZTE group, is introducing a new series of gaming products to the market. The flagship Redmagic 11 Pro smartphone is touted as one of the most powerful mobile devices available, while the Redmagic Astra tablet aims to compete with iPads. Both devices are equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and energy-efficient OLED screens. Smartphones from the Redmagic 11 line, while becoming more widely available, remain in the high-performance gaming device segment.
Redmagic 11 Pro Gaming Smartphone
The Redmagic 11 Pro is positioned as one of the most powerful smartphones of the 2024-2025 transition period. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a massive 7050 mAh battery. Its OLED screen offers a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. The Air model in this series is intended to be thinner and more compact while not sacrificing performance. The price of the flagship model is expected to start below 700 euros.
Redmagic Astra Gaming Tablet
The Redmagic Astra is a gaming tablet designed to compete with iPads. It features an OLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz and the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The device is said to offer performance comparable to some PC laptops. It is also announced as a device with a very favorable price-to-feature ratio, hence being described as a product for a "mini price."
Wide Product Availability
Products from the Redmagic brand, although still niche, are becoming increasingly available to a wider audience. The portal Tabletowo.pl notes that this trend is positive because it reduces the brand's "exclusivity," which could translate into better availability and support for users. Reviews of Redmagic smartphones on auction portals achieve very high ratings, reaching 4.9/5 from over 150 opinions.
Chinese company Nubia, part of the ZTE conglomerate, is strengthening its position in the gaming device segment by introducing the new generation of Redmagic 11 smartphones and making its tablet market debut with the Redmagic Astra model. The Redmagic brand, founded in 2018 as the gaming division of Nubia, has from the outset focused on creating smartphones optimized for mobile gaming, offering higher processor clock speeds, advanced cooling systems, and high refresh rate screens. The flagship of the series, the Redmagic 11 Pro, is presented as one of the most powerful smartphones on the market. Its heart is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. A key feature is also the massive 7050 mAh battery, which, combined with the energy-efficient OLED screen, is said to provide long battery life. The smartphone is expected to cost under 700 euros. The lineup also includes the slimmer Redmagic 11 Air model, which aims to combine high performance with a more compact form. The debut Redmagic Astra tablet is intended to be a direct competitor to iPads. Like the smartphone, it uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and an OLED screen, this time also with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. This configuration is said to provide smoothness comparable to some gaming laptops. The product is advertised as offering high performance at a relatively low price.„„Ten smartfon staje się mniej ekskluzywny. To dobrze.”” — Tabletowo.plThe portal notes the brand's increasing mainstream presence, which could translate into better service availability and greater support for users, which is important for niche gaming products. Redmagic devices enjoy very positive user ratings on e-commerce platforms, where the average score reaches 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 150 reviews. All presented products are part of Nubia's strategy, which through the Redmagic brand aims to solidify its position in the growing gaming segment, offering an alternative to flagship smartphones from major manufacturers and premium tablets.