ZTE nubia RedMagic specifications
6.00" IPS LCD1080×216024MP Camera3800mAhSnapdragon 835 10.00nm8-core @ 2.5 GHz8 GB RAM
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The ZTE nubia RedMagic is ZTE's original 2018 gaming smartphone, built on the Snapdragon 835 with up to 8GB RAM and a distinctive RGB lighting system on the rear. Its 6-inch FHD+ IPS display with Dinorex T2X-1 glass and 3800mAh battery are tailored for extended gaming sessions, complemented by a high-resolution 24MP rear camera. The RedMagic launched the nubia gaming sub-brand with a bold red and black industrial aesthetic.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: Snapdragon 835 with up to 8GB RAM delivers strong gaming performance
- Pro: 24MP rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and PDAF for excellent low-light photography
- Pro: 3800mAh battery supports long gaming sessions
- Pro: Dinorex T2X-1 glass provides scratch and shock resistance
- Pro: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX for high-quality wireless audio
Weaknesses
- Con: 9.5mm thick and 185g — noticeably heavy for a non-foldable smartphone
- Con: No microSD card slot for storage expansion
- Con: Single rear camera lacks versatility (no wide or telephoto)
- Con: Snapdragon 835 was already a generation behind at launch time
- Con: Limited global availability and software update support
Full Specifications
Display
6.00"
Screen Size
2.3MP
Resolution
- Size
- 6.00 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2160 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 1:2
- Pixel Density
- 402 ppi
- Technology
- IPS LCD
- Touchscreen
- yes, Multi-touch
- Screen Protection
- Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Chipset & Memory
Snapdragon 835
Chipset
10nm
Process
6GB
RAM
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 835 (10nm)
- Manufacturer
- Qualcomm
- Process
- 10 nm
- GPU
- Adreno 540
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 64 GB
Camera
24MP
Main Camera
8MP
Front Camera
- Main Camera
- 24 MP, f/f/1.7
- Main Camera Features
- Autofocus
- Front Camera
- 8 MP
Battery
3800 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 3800 mAh
Design
185g
Weight
158.1x74.9x9.5
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Bar
- Dimensions
- 158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm
- Weight
- 185 g (6.53 oz)
- Colors
- Magic Red, Matte Black, Phantom Blue
Connectivity
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- USB
- USB Type-C, OTG
- GPS
- GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Network
4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
2G
GSM
- Network Bands
- GSM: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900); WCDMA: B5 (850), 850 (850), 900 (900), B8 (900), 1700 (1700), B4 (1700), 1800 (1800), B2 (1900), 1900 (1900), B1 (2100), 2100 (2100); LTE: B27, B11, B21, B43, B71 (600), B17 (700), B12 (700), B13 (700), B28 (700), B29 (700), B14 (758), B20 (800), B26 (850), B19 (850), B5 (850), B18 (850), B8 (900), 900 (900), B32 (1500), B4 (1700), B66 (1700), B3 (1800), 1800 (1800), B39 (1900), B2 (1900), B25 (1900), 1900 (1900), B34 (2000), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B30 (2300), B41 (2500), B38 (2600), B7 (2600), B42 (3500), B46 (5200)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
