Launch report · RedMagic

RedMagic 5G: 2020 first 144Hz display + SD865.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2020·$580·Score 84/100

Nubia RedMagic's 2020 RedMagic 5G was the FIRST 144 Hz phone globally + 16 GB LPDDR5 + SD865 5G + active fan.

Key specs at launch

Display

6.65" FHD+ AMOLED 144Hz

Chipset

Snapdragon 865 5G

RAM

8/12/16 GB

Cooling

Active fan + ICE 2.0

What stands out

FIRST 144 Hz display phone globally.
16 GB RAM LPDDR5 option.
Snapdragon 865 + 5G.
55 W charge + active fan.

What to watch

218 g super-heavy.
Fan noise.
RedMagic OS bloat.
$580 expensive.

The phone it has to beat

Galaxy Note 10+

$1099 · score 90/100