Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ Launched in China: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition, Price and Full Specifications

• Quick Summary: Nubia has officially launched the Red Magic 11S Pro and Red Magic 11S Pro+ in China. Both share the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition chipset clocked at up to 4.7GHz with an Adreno 840 GPU and Redcore R gaming chip, a 6.85-inch 1.5K BOE X10 OLED display at 144Hz with 960Hz touch sampling and 2,000 nits peak brightness, dual 50MP rear cameras with OIS, a 16MP under-display selfie camera, IPX8 water resistance, Android 16 with Red Magic OS 11.5, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual X-axis linear motors, and NFC. The key difference: the Pro has an 8,000mAh battery with 80W wired charging, while the Pro+ has a 7,500mAh battery with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging. The Pro starts at CNY 5,499 (approx. Rs. 77,000) and the Pro+ at CNY 6,199 (approx. Rs. 87,000).

Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+: Price in China

Display: 6.85-Inch 1.5K BOE X10 OLED at 144Hz with 960Hz Touch Sampling

Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition at 4.7GHz

RAM and Storage

Software: Android 16 and Red Magic OS 11.5

Camera System: Dual 50MP Rear with OIS and 16MP Under-Display Selfie

Battery and Charging: The Key Difference Between Pro and Pro+

Gaming Hardware and Additional Features

Red Magic 11S Pro vs Red Magic 11S Pro+: Full Comparison

Which One Should You Choose: Red Magic 11S Pro or Pro+?

Final Verdict

• Bottom Line: Choose the Red Magic 11S Pro if endurance and price matter most to you. Choose the Red Magic 11S Pro+ if you want faster 120W charging, wireless charging, and higher storage configurations. Both deliver the same flagship gaming experience through the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition and 960Hz display. No India launch has been confirmed for either model.

FAQs

1. What is the price of the Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+?

The Red Magic 11S Pro is priced at CNY 5,499, approximately Rs. 77,000, for the sole 12GB plus 256GB variant available in China. The Red Magic 11S Pro+ starts at CNY 6,199, approximately Rs. 87,000, for 12GB plus 256GB. The 16GB plus 512GB variant is priced at CNY 6,999, around Rs. 99,000, and the top 16GB plus 1TB model costs CNY 7,999, approximately Rs. 1,13,000. These are China launch prices and rupee figures are approximate conversions for reference. No India pricing or India launch has been announced by Nubia for either model.

2. What chipsets do the Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ use?

Both the Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition, the overclocked variant of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship chipset. The Leading Edition pushes the CPU ceiling to 4.7GHz, above the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 clock speeds, for additional performance headroom during sustained gaming. The Adreno 840 GPU handles graphics, and both phones also include the Redcore R gaming chip, Nubia's proprietary supplementary processor for game-specific optimizations, including touch input prioritization and network management.

3. What is the difference between the Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+?

The Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ share the same display, chipset, cameras, gaming hardware, connectivity, OS, and color options. The key differences are in battery and charging. The Pro has a larger 8,000 mAh battery with 80W wired charging, but no wireless charging. The Pro+ has a 7,500 mAh battery, but faster 120W wired charging,, and adds 80W wireless charging. The Pro+ also offers 16GB RAM and storage up to 1TB, while the Pro is available only with 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The Pro is more affordable, starting at CNY 5,499, compared to the Pro+ at CNY 6,199 for the base variant.

4. What display do the Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+ have?

Both phones feature a 6.85-inch BOE X10 OLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, 960Hz touch sampling rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. The 960Hz touch sampling rate is one of the most important gaming display specifications, measuring how many times per second the screen registers touch inputs. At 960Hz, touch response is near-instantaneous, which is critical for competitive mobile gaming where precise timing and quick reactions determine outcomes. The BOE X10 is one of the premium OLED panel technologies currently available in Android smartphones.

5. What cameras do the Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+ have?

Both devices feature a dual-rear-camera system with two 50-megapixel sensors. The primary rear camera features Optical Image Stabilization to reduce motion blur during handheld photography and video recording. The secondary 50-megapixel rear camera's specific type, whether ultra-wide, telephoto, or other, has not been detailed in the launch specifications. The front camera is a 16-megapixel under-display selfie camera that keeps the display surface clean without a cut-out. Camera specifications beyond megapixels and OIS, including aperture, sensor size, and video recording details, have not been confirmed.

6. Do the Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+ support wireless charging?

The Red Magic 11S Pro does not support wireless charging. It supports only 80W wired fast charging. The Red Magic 11S Pro+ supports both 120W wired fast charging and 80W wireless charging. The wireless charging capability on the Pro+ is one of its most significant advantages over the Pro for buyers who prefer the convenience of charging pads at their desk or bedside. The 80W wireless charging speed on the Pro+ is among the fastest available on any gaming smartphone and substantially faster than the typical 15W to 25W wireless charging found on non-gaming flagship devices.

7. What is the Redcore R gaming chip in the Red Magic 11S series?

The Redcore R is Nubia's proprietary supplementary gaming processor included in both Red Magic 11S models alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition. The Redcore chip is designed to handle game-specific tasks that would otherwise consume Snapdragon processing resources. These functions include prioritizing touch input processing during gaming for faster response times, managing display scan rates to optimize the 960Hz touch sampling system, handling in-game network traffic to reduce latency in online multiplayer games, and managing notifications and background processes during active gaming sessions. By offloading these tasks, the Redcore chip allows the main Snapdragon chipset to dedicate more compute budget to rendering the game itself.

8. What water resistance rating do the Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+ have?

Both the Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ have an IPX8 water-resistance rating. IPX8 certifies protection against full submersion in fresh water up to a specified depth for a specified duration. The X in IPX8 indicates the dust protection rating has not been tested or certified to a specific IP dust standard, unlike devices with a full IP68 rating that cover both dust and water. For gaming phone buyers, IPX8 provides protection against sweat during intense gaming sessions, accidental spills, and exposure to rain. Neither phone should be submerged in salt water or chlorinated pool water, as these liquids can damage seals and internal components, despite their freshwater certification.

9. What is the touch sampling rate on the Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+ displays?

The Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ both feature a 960Hz touch sampling rate on their displays. Touch sampling rate measures how frequently the display scans for and registers touch inputs from a finger. At 960Hz, the screen checks for touch input 960 times per second, which produces effectively instantaneous touch registration from the user's perspective. For competitive mobile gaming, where inputs in shooting, fighting, or real-time strategy games require precise timing and fast execution, a 960Hz sampling rate minimizes the gap between the physical touch action and the game's response. This is one of the highest touch sampling rates available in the smartphone market.

10. Will the Red Magic 11S Pro and Pro+ launch in India?

Nubia has launched the Red Magic 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ in China and has not announced any India launch plans or pricing for either model at this stage. Red Magic gaming phones have occasionally been made available in India through Nubia's global online store or select authorized importers, but an official India launch with localized pricing and warranty coverage has not been confirmed for the 11S series. Indian buyers interested in either model would need to monitor Nubia India's official channels and the Red Magic global store for any availability announcements following the China launch.

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