While most gaming phones try to look more like traditional phones, the Red Magic 11S Pro takes the exact opposite approach.
At first glance, the phone makes its identity clear: a transparent design, RGB lighting, a visible liquid cooling system, and an active internal fan. It doesn't try to compete with flagship phones in understated elegance or professional photography; instead, it focuses on one goal: delivering the ultimate gaming experience on a mobile device.
After using the 16GB version of LPDDR5X Ultra memory with **512GB of UFS 4.1** storage, it becomes clear that the device is closer to a portable gaming platform that can make calls, rather than just a smartphone with some gaming features.
Design: A bold personality that doesn't suit everyone
The first thing that catches the eye on the Red Magic 11S Pro is the transparent back, which reveals part of the phone's components and the moving liquid cooling system.
The visuals are undeniably showy, but they perfectly complement the device's identity. The experience is further enhanced by RGB lighting, which doesn't appear to be added randomly, but rather is an integral part of the phone's character and futuristic design.
The phone features a flat glass and metal body, with a completely flat front and back, and no noticeable protrusion for the camera module. This gives it a sleek and distinctive look, but makes it slippery when used without a protective case.
In terms of comfort, the device is relatively large and heavy, and using it with one hand can be tiring. However, when playing with both hands, its dimensions and weight become more manageable, especially since the fan vents don't interfere with gripping the device.
The bottom line is this: the design is very appealing to gaming enthusiasts, but it may be overkill for those looking for a sleek and quiet phone.
Screen: A complete experience without any interruptions
The phone comes with a large 6.85-inch AMOLED display **, with a resolution of **2688 x 1216 pixels**, and a refresh rate of up to **144Hz** .
But the most important feature isn't just the numbers; it's the full-screen design without a hole or notch, thanks to the front-facing camera being placed under the display. As a result, you get a continuous viewing area uninterrupted by any visual elements, a difference that's clearly noticeable when playing games or watching videos.
A higher refresh rate makes navigation, graphics, and motion smoother, but the difference between 120Hz and 144Hz won't be noticeable all the time for the average user. However, it can be more beneficial in supported competitive games.
The touch response is excellent, and the screen maintained its accuracy even during quick sessions and with sweaty fingers, without any noticeable problems with incorrect touches.
Performance: Huge numbers and a force that's hard to ignore
Performance is the real reason to buy this phone, and the Red Magic 11S Pro proves it from the very first moment.
In the Geekbench 6 test, the phone was recorded with Diablo mode enabled :
* 3,596 points for a single nucleus.
* 10,814 points for multiple nuclei.
When Diablo mode was turned off, the single-core score dropped to 2,448 points, while the multi-core performance remained high at 10,230 points.
These results reveal how the phone works; it does not use its full power all the time, but it unlocks the limits of performance when advanced gaming modes are activated.
In the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme test, the device scored 8,022 points with an average of **48.04 frames per second**, and it also managed to reach the maximum in the regular Wild Life test.
However, the continuous stress revealed an important point, as the stability of performance in the stress test dropped to about 45%, the temperature rose from 30 to 44 degrees Celsius, and the battery decreased by 9% during the test.
This means that the phone is capable of delivering tremendous instantaneous performance, but it does not always maintain maximum possible strength during long artificial stress tests.
However, the actual in-game experience was much more stable than the stress test results.
gaming device in a phone body. It's powerful, bold, and packed with features designed for gamers, but it comes at the expense of cameras, lightness, and a minimalist design. Buy it for gaming, not because it tries to be a conventional flagship phone.
9.1/10
Advantages
Very strong performance in Android games. * Full AMOLED screen with no notch.
Up to 144Hz refresh rate. * Massive 7,500mAh battery.
Active cooling with a fan and vapor chamber. *Useful shoulder buttons for gaming.
Advanced Game Space tools. * Excellent emulator experience.
Bold design and visible liquid cooling system. * Fast charging and good performance during long sessions.
Disadvantages
The phone is large and heavy.
The design is not suitable for all users