Reviewing the Impressive nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Qualcomm has unveiled its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, prompting smartphone manufacturers to update their flagship lineups with the latest technology. Following suit, Nubia has recently introduced the Red Magic 8S Pro series, successors to the earlier Red Magic 8 Pro. Let's explore the impressive features of this powerful device.

Of course, the standout upgrade is the SoC itself. The Red Magic 8S Pro and 8S Pro+ now run on the SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, an overclocked version of the original SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices, it was known as "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.
This upgrade promises a 5% CPU and 5.7% GPU performance gain over the previous generation. Additionally, the 8S Pro series has upgraded its ICE cooling system to version 12, ensuring it can handle sustained loads with ease.

Key Specs of the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8S Pro:
- Body: 164.0x76.4x9.5mm, 228g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame; Pressure sensitive zones (520Hz touch-sensing), Built-in cooling fan, Aviation aluminum middle frame.
- Display: 6.80" AMOLED, 1B colors (China only), 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak), 1116x2480px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 400ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm): Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510); Adreno 740 (719 MHz).
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM; UFS 4.0.
- OS/Software: Android 13, Redmagic OS 8.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm, 1/4.0", 1.12µm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
- Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, under display.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; Front camera: 1080p@30/60fps.
- Battery: 6000mAh; 80W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 35 min (China), 65W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 40 min (International).
- Connectivity: 5G; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.3; NFC; 3.5mm jack.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers.
Red Magic 8S Pro also features some notable design improvements. Unlike its predecessor, RGB lighting is not exclusive to the premium version. We will be specifically reviewing the 8S Pro, which boasts a larger 6,000 mAh battery compared to its more expensive variant, but with a slightly slower 65W charging speed instead of the blazing fast 165W charging on the 8S Pro+.

While there aren't many changes to the formula, the Red Magic 8S Pro deserves a comprehensive review. We will delve into its improved performance, cooling capabilities, and the updated Redmagic OS 8 to uncover the exciting new features it brings to the table.
Unboxing the nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Inside the standard box, you will find user manuals, a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer, and a 65W wall charger. Additionally, Nubia provides a transparent protective case as a bonus.

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