‘We’ve seen this movie already’ — the RedMagic 11S Pro is blazing fast and games like a champ, but it's far too similar to its predecessor
The RedMagic 11S Pro is a high-performance gaming phone that offers impressive speed and battery life. However, it closely resembles its predecessor, the RedMagic 11 Pro, and comes with a significant price increase. This raises questions about its value compared to earlier models in the series.
- ▪The RedMagic 11S Pro features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a robust cooling system.
- ▪It has a large 7,500mAh battery with rapid 80W charging capabilities.
- ▪Despite its strengths, the phone's design remains bulky and its camera system is underwhelming.
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TechRadar Verdict The RedMagic 11S Pro is as fast as (if not faster than) any phone on the market, but signs of progress over its predecessor are scarce, and the accompanying price bump makes it feel like much less of a bargain. It’s the best gaming phone around, but it arguably didn’t need to exist. Pros +Blazing fast +Effective liquid cooling system +Strong battery life Cons -Nigh-on identical to 11 Pro -Significant price bump -Still big and clumsy Best picks for you The best gaming phone 2026 The best phone 2026 The best phone 2026 Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test.
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