Nubia's Red Magic smartphone is for "extreme gamers"

Nubia Red Magic Gaming Smartphone Launched, Comes With 5.99-Inch 18:9 Display, SD 835 SoC And 8GB RAM For $399

Nubia Red Magic Gaming Smartphone Launched, Comes With 5.99-Inch 18:9 Display, SD 835 SoC And 8GB RAM For $399

After being in the rumors mills from last one month, the gaming smartphone from Nubia is now officially unveiled. Xiaomi had also released a gaming smartphone called Black Shark recently and it seems to have started a trend to create gaming smartphone. This means that the competition among the manufacturers is increasing. While the company is yet to announce the retail price of this device, the early bird pricing on Indiegogo is $399. The users can turn ON the "Game Boost" mode with the button placed on top of the right edge.

The detailed specifications of the device show that it has 5.99-inch Full HD+ display. The contrast ratio of the device is 1500:1. The display is also protected by NEG Dinorex T2X-1 glass which should help if you do happen to drop your smartphone a lot.

The Nubia Red Magic is available for pre-orders starting 25 April in China, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant will retail for 2,499 Yuan (RM1547.45) and the 8GB RAM/128GB storage retails for 2,999 Yuan (RM1857.06). Since the Black Shark phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, people may not opt for The Red Magic which uses the Snapdragon 835 processor.

The processor is coupled Adreno 540 GPU, as well as 8GB RAM and 128GB dual-channel flash memory. With that being said, the camera on the rear end is a 24MP Samsung 5K2X7SX primary lens with an aperture of f/1.7 with the front-facing camera being an 8-megapixel wide angle shooter with a f/2.0 aperture. It offers support for 4K video recording at 30fps and slow-motion 720p video at 120fps.

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The device is also rich with connectivity options. There's a 3,800mAh battery to power your usage. For an entirely new sound experience, the device has DTS technology and Smart Amplifier system.

The smartphone is made out of aluminum and is ergonomically designed for extended gameplay.

The cooling system is designed in a way that it dissipates heat effectively across its diamond-cut design without compromising on performance. Apart from the LED strip on the back which is also configurable to your choice, it features loads of sharp lines and angles that (supposedly) adds to the gaming aesthetic.

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