Nubia has launched the RedMagic 11S Pro globally, bringing its most powerful gaming smartphone to international markets with a starting price of $849, placing it well below flagship competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra while targeting the sustained gaming performance segment that RedMagic has built its identity around. Early bird access begins June 9, with global availability coming June 10, 2026, across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The global variant differs slightly from the Chinese version, most notably carrying a 7,500mAh battery rather than the 8,000mAh cell found in the China model, while retaining all the headline hardware features that define the device.
At the heart of the RedMagic 11S Pro is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version, the same overclocked variant found in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, running two Orion V3 Phoenix L cores at up to 4.74 GHz. Alongside it sits RedMagic’s own RedCore R4 co-processor, which handles audio, haptics, visual effects, and responsive feedback independently to reduce load on the main chip. The AquaCore cooling system is built specifically to address the thermal throttling that can bring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to around 58 percent of its peak performance under sustained load, combining a 24,000 RPM active fan with a liquid cooling loop and a vapour chamber. RedMagic says the liquid cooling system improves heat transfer efficiency by up to 50 percent and also cools the battery, not just the processor. The cooling loop circulates fluorinated coolant through a visible channel behind the phone’s transparent rear panel, making the thermal management system a visible design feature in both the Nightfreeze and Subzero colour options.
The 7,500mAh battery supports 80W wired and wireless charging, with wireless charging parity notable at this price point. Dual reverse charging also lets users top up other devices either wired or wirelessly. RedMagic rates the battery at up to 34.1 hours of daily use and 7.4 hours of Genshin Impact gaming at full frame rate. The display is a full-screen BOE X10 AMOLED panel running at 144Hz, and gaming-centric hardware extras include 520Hz shoulder triggers, 4D vibration, stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the software side, the device runs RedMagic OS 11.5 based on Android 16, with Google Gemini artificial intelligence integration adding intelligent assistance and optimised everyday features alongside the gaming-focused toolkit.
The RedMagic 11S Pro is available in two configurations: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage at $849 or €799, and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage at $949 or €899. That represents a $100 increase over the 10S Pro, but still positions the device well below the OnePlus 15 at approximately $999 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra at approximately $1,299. The device also carries an IPX8 water resistance rating, an addition that moves the RedMagic 11S Pro closer to the all-around flagship category rather than positioning it purely as a gaming niche device. Pre-orders open on June 9 via the RedMagic Global Store, with no confirmed Amazon or carrier retail placement announced at this stage.
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