Red Magic is now shipping its latest flagship gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 9 Pro, in India. Launched in December 2023, the device was only purchasable in select regions then. Under the hood, the device packs a powerful arsenal alongside shoulder trigger buttons, an ICE 13 multi-dimensional cooling system, and RGB light. Let’s look at the hardware specifications, pricing details, and how to buy the Red Magic 9 Pro in India.
Red Magic 9 Pro price in India, how to buy
While you can’t buy the Red Magic 9 Pro from e-commerce sites like Amazon and Flipkart or offline stores, you can import the Red Magic 9 Pro to India directly from the company’s official website. The device costs $649 (Approx. Rs 54,500) for the base 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. However, when we tried to import it to India, it added some additional taxes, and the price increased to $895.62 (approximately Rs 75,000).
On the other hand, the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model costs $799 (Approx. Rs 67,000). After the additional taxes, however, the price increases to $1,102.62 (Approx. Rs 92,000).
Red Magic 9 Pro specifications
- Display: The Red Magic 9 Pro sports a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports 10-bit colour depth and 1600nits peak brightness. Whether you plan to shoot pixel heads in games or want to enjoy a movie, the Red Magic 9’s display shouldn’t disappoint.
- Processor: It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC at the helm paired with Adreno 750 GPU. Even with graphic-heavy games and power-hungry apps, you can expect a lag-free, smooth experience.
- RAM/Storage: You have two Red Magic 9 Pro storage options: 12GB LPDDRX5 RAM and 256GB storage or 16GB RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Pick the one that suits your needs the best.
- Battery: The device draws power from a colossal 6,500mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. You can expect the device to last a full day on a single charge. The company claims the device can fully refuel from 0 to 100% in 35 minutes. It comes with an 80W charger inside the box.
- Camera: It has a dual camera setup at the rear, featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS support and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. It has a 16MP under-display snapper for selfies and video chats on the front.
- OS: Red Magic 9 Pro runs on Android 14-based Redmagic OS 9.0 out of the box.
Security and other features: It has an in-display fingerprint scanner, an ICE 13 multi-dimensional cooling system, shoulder trigger buttons, and an ambient light sensor.
Red Magic 9 Pro alternatives
While the Red Magic 9 Pro’s pricing may appear high after additional taxes, it will still be less expensive than the ROG Phone 8 Pro, the only other current-generation gaming smartphone with similar specifications and features available in India. The ROG Phone 8 Pro starts at Rs 94,999 for the base 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model, and the 24GB RAM and 1TB storage model costs Rs 1,19,999 in India.
