ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro Plus Price & Features:
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ price in Kenya is KES 112,000. It is a high-end gaming smartphone with extreme performance and speed. It was released in July 2023, and it reached the limit in terms of ultra-fast charging, large RAM options, and cooling.
It is aimed at gamers and power users, and packs flagship hardware with gaming-specific features, such as an in-built fan and pressure-sensitive triggers.
Design:
The RedMagic 8S Pro Plus has a pronounced game design that has a 164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm dimension and a weight of 230g. It is a bit slimmer than the standard model and yet solid and high-end.
It features a glass front Gorilla Glass 5, a glass rear, and an aluminum frame made of aviation grade. This makes it durable and has a high-end appearance.
The new phone has gaming control, pressure-sensitive areas of 520Hz, and an internal cooling fan. These capabilities enhance quick response and the sustainability of performance when in long sessions.
Performance:
The phone uses RedMagic OS 8, which is based on Android 13. The interface is user-friendly to gamers and has performance optimizations. It has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) chipset under the hood.
The CPU has a 3.36GHz Cortex-X3 core, which is assisted by Cortex-A715, A710, and A510 cores to ensure that one can use more than one core.
The gaming control on the new phone, pressure-sensitive areas of 520Hz, and an internal cooling fan is present. These features improve the speed of response and also the performance sustainability during long sessions.
Camera:
The RedMagic 8S Pro+ will have a triple rear camera. The primary camera (50 Mp f/1.9) allows taking detailed and high-resolution photos with PDAF. It also has an 8MP ultra-wide (120 ) lens to capture more shots and a 2MP macro lens, which is used to capture close-ups.
It has HDR, panorama, and LED flash features. Video recording can accommodate 8K (30fps), 4K (60fps), and 1080p (240fps) of slow-motion. The camera at the front is a 16MP under-display sensor, which can be viewed as full screen. It can support 1080p video at 30/60fps using HDR.
Battery & Charging:
The battery is a 5000mAh battery and is optimised to be used in high-performance modes. It has a patented best of 165W wired fast charge, which charges 100 percent within 14 minutes.
This earns it one of the quickest charging smartphones. This combination means that there would be minimal downtime and the utmost productivity, especially for gamers.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro Plus
| Model Name | ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ |
| Network Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | 2023, June 05 |
| Release Date | 2023, July 11 |
| Status | Available |
| Dimensions | 164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 230 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Special Features | Cooling fan, 520Hz pressure-sensitive triggers |
| Display Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 nits |
| Display Size | 6.8 inches (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1116 x 2480 pixels (~400 ppi) |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| OS | Android 13, RedMagic OS 8 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (Cortex-X3/A715/A710/A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| Card Slot | No |
| Storage Options | 256GB/16GB, 512GB/16GB, 1TB/16GB, 1TB/24GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Main Camera | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Camera Features | HDR, panorama, LED flash |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps |
| Selfie Camera | 16MP (under display) |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| Audio | 32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res, Snapdragon Sound |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, aptX HD, Adaptive, Lossless |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2/3.1, OTG, DisplayPort |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 165W wired (100% in 14 min) |
| Available Colors | Midnight, Platinum, Aurora |
| Price | KES 112,000 |
Pros
- Extremely powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- Massive RAM options up to 24GB
- Ultra-fast 165W charging
- Built-in cooling fan for gaming
- High-quality AMOLED display
- Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons
- Heavy and gaming-focused design
- No expandable storage
- Camera performance is average for a flagship
- No official water resistance

