The Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ Is a Gaming Beast – But You’ll Pay for the Power
Let’s cut to the chase: If you’re holding the RedMagic 10 Pro+, you’re not here for subtlety. This phone’s built like a race car with a jet engine – loud, fast, and unapologetically extra. But here’s the real question: Does all that horsepower actually make your life better? Let’s break it down.
The Screen: Bright Enough to Blind a Space Alien
That 6.85” AMOLED display hits 2000 nits peak brightness. Translation? You could use this thing as a flashlight during a midday desert hike. Gaming on this feels like someone cranked the saturation dial to “comic book mode” – colors pop so hard they’ll give your retinas a workout. The 144Hz refresh rate? Buttery smooth, sure, but here’s the catch: You’ll only feel that magic in supported games. Scrolling Instagram won’t magically become a religious experience.
Performance: Overkill Is the Point
The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip isn’t just fast – it’s “forgot what loading screens look like” fast. I threw Genshin Impact at max settings while recording 8K video in the background (because why not?), and it didn’t even stutter. But here’s the secret sauce: That giant cooling fan isn’t just for show. After an hour-long gaming session, the phone stayed cooler than my morning latte. Tradeoff? It sounds like a tiny helicopter taking off when the fan kicks in.
Battery Life: The Marathon Runner
7050mAh is obscene for a phone battery. I got through two full days of heavy use – gaming, 5G streaming, the works. But here’s the kicker: That 120W charging isn’t just fast, it’s “oops I forgot to charge, let’s plug in while I brush my teeth” fast. 0-100% in 19 minutes flat. No wireless charging? Honestly, when you’re juiced up this quick, who cares?
Camera: The Compromise
Let’s be real – this isn’t an iPhone killer. The main 50MP sensor takes decent shots in good light, but that 2MP macro cam feels like an afterthought (“Hey, we need a third lens!”). Low-light performance? Let’s just say night mode works better if you’re photographing street lamps than people. But here’s the thing: If you’re buying this phone, you’re here to frag noobs, not shoot NatGeo spreads.
Software: Clean But… Basic
Android 15 runs smooth as silk, but Nubia’s update policy stings – just one OS update promised. The gaming mode? Brilliant. You can tweak CPU/GPU like a PC overclocker, with real-time stats overlay. But daily-driver quirks pop up: No Google Services in some regions (check your country!), and that RGB lighting on the back? Can’t customize it outside gaming mode. Missed opportunity.
Who Should Buy This?
Get it if: You’re a mobile gaming addict who wants desktop-level performance. The shoulder triggers (actual physical buttons!) and touch sampling rate make competitive play feel unfair. Streamers will love the clean HDMI-out via USB-C.
Skip it if: You want an all-rounder. The weight (229g!) gets old in jeans pockets, and the camera won’t wow your Instagram followers. Also, that aggressive gamer aesthetic screams “I own at least three LED mousepads.”
My Take: Would I Use It?
As a daily driver? No. The size and software quirks wear thin for email and Netflix. But as a dedicated gaming device? Hell yes. I’d buy this over a Nintendo Switch for mobile gaming – it’s that powerful. At €875, it’s cheaper than most flagships but more specialized. Think of it as buying a gaming PC that fits in your pocket. Just maybe keep a Pixel handy for photos.
