ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro Price & Features:
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro price in Kenya is KES 58,000. It is a gaming smartphone that is built to be fast, cool, and immersive for playing games. It was released in July 2023 and contains flagship hardware with friendly features to gamers, like an in-built cooling fan and pressure triggers.
It also has an incredible battery capacity of 6000mAh, which is supported by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, making it the phone that will offer users maximum performance without sacrifices.
Design:
RedMagic 8S Pro has a bold and long-lasting design with the dimensions of 164 x 76.4 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 228g. It is hard and a bit heavier, as it is natural for a gaming-oriented device.
It has a glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, and an aluminum frame of aviation quality. This makes it durable and still has a high-end appearance.
Such gaming features as a pressure-responsive area with 520Hz touch-sensitivity and an internal cooling fan are also available. These will be used to enhance the responsiveness of the gameplay and thermal performance when playing long sessions.
Performance:
The phone is based on RedMagic OS 8, Android 13, and provides a gaming-friendly interface. It is also equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm chipset, which provides flagship-quality speed and efficiency.
This multi-core chip has an octa-core processor with a Cortex-X3 core running at 3.36GHz; it is supported by Cortex-A715, A710, and A510 cores. The graphics are processed with the Adreno 740 (719 MHz), which is suitable to ensure fluid and high frame rate gaming.
It is available in several options: 8GB to 16GB RAM and 128GB to 512GB storage, and is based on the UFS 4.0 technology that is remarkably fast. It does not have expandable storage.
Camera:
The RedMagic 8S Pro has a triple rear camera setup. The primary sensor is a 50MP (f/1.9) with sharp and detailed views with PDAF support. It also has an 8MP ultra-wide camera (120) to capture wide shots and a 2MP macro lens that allows taking close-up photographs.
The features of the camera are HDR, panorama, and LED flash. Video recording: 8K 30fps, 4K 60fps, and 240fps slow motion on 1080p. It has a 16MP under-display sensor on the front camera, which gives it a full-screen experience. It is an HDR 1080p video at 30/60fps.
Battery & Charging:
The large Li-Po battery of 6000mAh powers the device and is suitable when people have long gaming sessions and when the device is going to be used frequently. It can be used to charge 80W fast-wired, and it takes approximately 35 minutes to get a full charge.
The international model also has 65W chargeability up to 100 percent in approximately 40 minutes. This combination guarantees a long battery life and fast replenishment whenever necessary.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro Full Specifications:
| 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 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 228 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 | 128GB/8GB, 256GB/8GB, 256GB/12GB, 512GB/12GB, 512GB/16GB |
| 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 | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 80W (China), 65W (International) |
| Available Colors | Midnight, Platinum, Aurora |
| Price | KES 58,000 |
Pros
- Extremely powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- Large 6000mAh battery with fast charging
- Built-in cooling fan for sustained gaming
- High refresh rate AMOLED display
- Shoulder triggers enhance the gaming experience
- Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Cameras are good, but not flagship-leading
- No expandable storage
- No official water resistance rating

