Nubia Red Magic 5G launched globally: Details here
What's the story
Nubia Red Magic 5G, the flagship gaming smartphone which went official in China last month, is now available in global markets. The global variant is offered with 8GB/128GB, 12GB/256GB configurations and comes with a 144Hz display, 64MP triple camera, flagship internal hardware, and pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons. Here are more details.
Design and display
A look at the Red Magic 5G
The Red Magic 5G gets a conventional rectangular screen with ultra-slim bezels on top and bottom. On the rear, the glass panel with angular patterns houses a triple camera setup. The handset sports a 6.65-inch AMOLED screen with a Full-HD+ resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint reader. Plus, it houses touch-sensitive shoulder buttons on the right side for an improved gaming experience.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Red Magic 5G sports a triple rear camera setup comprising a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, coupled with an 8MP (f/2.0) ultra-wide-angle lens, and another 2MP macro camera. Up front, the handset houses an 8MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper. Further, the main camera is capable of recording 8K videos at 15fps, while the selfie snapper supports Full-HD video recording at 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Red Magic 5G draws power from the flagship Snapdragon 865 octa-core processor, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The phone runs Android 10-based Red Magic UI 3.0 and packs a solid 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast-charging support. Moreover, it comes with support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VoLTE, 5G connectivity, Type-C port, and a headphone jack.
Information
Finally, what about pricing and availability?
In international markets, the Red Magic 5G costs $579 (approximately Rs. 44,000) for the 8GB/128GB variant and $649 (approximately Rs. 49,400) for the top-tier 12GB/256GB model. Meanwhile, there is no word on the availability of the handset in India as of now.