I never thought there would actually be a high-frequency version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 this year, especially since Qualcomm has already scheduled the release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. However, the debut of this processor with the RedMagic makes sense, given that gaming phones aim to be the most powerful in all aspects.
The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version features both CPU and GPU improvements over the regular version, offering more than the Dimensity 9300+. Specifically, the Leading Edition boasts a 3.4 GHz CPU and a 1 GHz GPU, resulting in an overall performance boost.
The RedMagic 9S Pro series includes two models: the Pro and the Pro+. Both phones are identical in terms of appearance and size, with nearly the same hardware configuration. The only differences lie in the battery capacity, fast charging specifications, and storage combinations, making it easy to choose between them.
Let’s look at the specific configuration details: The RedMagic 9S Pro features a 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 2480 × 1116 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has an under-screen camera design, and the display material is BOE Q9+, supporting global 960Hz/instantaneous 2000Hz touch control, 1600 nit brightness, and 2160Hz PWM + DC dimming.
The rear dual camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 with 1/1.57OIS optical stabilization and a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1. The front camera is 16 megapixels and is equipped with the under-screen algorithm 4.0. RedMagic and Nubia are currently the only manufacturers insisting on using the under-screen camera design.
Regarding battery capacity, the RedMagic 9S Pro has a 6500mAh battery with 80W fast charging, while the RedMagic 9S Pro+ has a 5500mAh battery with 165W fast charging. Both phones have dimensions of 163.98 × 76.35 × 8.9mm and weigh 229g. Despite the different battery capacities, both phones maintain the same thickness and volume, indicating some hidden magic from RedMagic.
Additionally, the device is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, ICE 13.5 Magic Cooling System, CUBE Interstellar Energy Engine, active cooling fan (with a new light effect), alloy air ducts, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, USB 3.2, dual 1115K speakers, 0815 Ultra-Linear Motors, and more.
Pricing and Storage Options:
- RedMagic 9S Pro Dark Knight, Day Samurai:
- 12GB + 256GB at 4799 yuan
- 12GB + 512GB at 5199 yuan
- RedMagic 9S Pro Deuterium Front Transparent Silver Wing/Dark Night:
- 12GB + 256GB at 4999 yuan
- 12GB + 512GB at 5399 yuan
- RedMagic 9S Pro+ Dark Knight/Dark Samurai:
- 16GB + 512GB at 5799 yuan
- RedMagic 9S Pro+ Deuterium Front Transparent Silver Wing / Deuterium Front Transparent Dark Night:
- 16GB + 512GB at 5999 yuan
- RedMagic 9S Pro+ Dark Knight:
- 24GB + 1TB at 6999 yuan
