Nubia Red Magic 5G launched globally: Details here
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.