Red Magic 11 Pro Launches Globally With Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 and Up to 24GB RAM

ZTE’s gaming-focused sub-brand Red Magic has officially launched the Red Magic 11 Pro in global markets, following its debut in China. Designed for hardcore gamers, the global variant features the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, up to 24GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage, along with a large 7,500mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.

Red Magic 11 Pro Price and Availability

The Red Magic 11 Pro starts at $699 (roughly ₹62,000) in the US for the base 12GB + 256GB variant.
The 16GB + 512GB and 24GB + 1TB configurations are priced at $799 (roughly ₹70,000) and $999 (roughly ₹88,000), respectively.

In other regions, pricing starts at EUR 699 (around ₹71,000) and GBP 629 (around ₹73,000).
The phone will go on sale from November 19 and will be available in Matte Black Cryo, Transparent Silver Subzero, and Transparent Black Nightfreeze color options.

Red Magic 11 Pro Specifications

The dual-SIM (Nano) Red Magic 11 Pro runs Red Magic OS 11 based on Android 16 and features a 6.85-inch BOE X10 full-HD+ AMOLED display (1,216×2,688 pixels) with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1,800 nits peak brightness, and 3,000Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 24GB LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro storage.

Camera Setup

The Red Magic 11 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup, featuring:

• 50MP OmniVision OV50E40 (1/1.55-inch sensor)
• 50MP OV50D40 (1/2.88-inch ultrawide sensor)
• 2MP macro sensor

For selfies, the device includes a 16MP under-display front camera, keeping the display notch-free.

Gaming and Cooling Features

The phone incorporates the AquaCore Cooling system, which combines under-screen copper foil, high-conductivity graphene, and a 13,116mm² 3D vapor chamber. It also features an aluminium alloy mid-frame and a 24,000 RPM waterproof turbo fan to maintain performance during intense gaming sessions.

For gaming controls, it offers 520Hz shoulder trigger buttons, touchpads, and an 0815 X-axis linear motor for haptic feedback.

Battery and Connectivity

Powering the Red Magic 11 Pro is a 7,500mAh battery with 80W wired and 80W wireless charging support. (In contrast, the Chinese model features an 8,000mAh battery with 120W wired charging.)

Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone also offers an IPX8 rating for water resistance and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for security.

Summary

The Red Magic 11 Pro combines cutting-edge hardware, gamer-centric design, and a robust cooling system to deliver a flagship gaming experience. Its blend of performance, aesthetics, and features makes it one of the most powerful gaming smartphones of 2025.