“Malaysia’s First Gaming Smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version”
“REDMAGIC 8S Pro Scored 1.7million points on AnTuTu*”
“Upgraded the capacity to 6000mAh last up to 48 hours”
Selangor, Malaysia – August 3, 2023 – REDMAGIC, the professional gaming equipment brand known for its commitment to empowering players to win more games. Today, REDMAGIC has unveiled its leading addition to its line of smartphones – the REDMAGIC 8S Pro in Malaysia.
The REDMAGIC 8S Pro is equipped with the leading version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage up to 16GB and 512GB. Boasting a 6.8-inch full-screen display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1300 nits brightness. Its 6000mAh battery comes with a 65W charger, HDMI and USB-C ports with REDMAGIC Studio for screencast which is ideal for immersive gaming. To stay cool during intensive everyday use and gaming sessions, the device has the upgraded ICE 12.0 cooling system, which includes an enhanced super large VC cooling plate, a new duct structure, and cooling gel.
The hardcore gaming hardware is powered by the Red Core 2, a dedicated gaming chip with powerful 520Hz shoulder triggers, making it a perfect device for e-sports along with gaming accessories available in redmagic.gg. The REDMAGIC 8S Pro is also equipped with a 16MP Full Screen front camera and a 50-megapixel Samsung GN 5 sensor 1/1.57“ rear camera. Featuring three editions: Midnight with 12GB RAM and 256GB, Platinum and Aurora with 16GB and 512GB, all of which come with built-in RGB lights. Regarding design, the Midnight and Platinum editions include a more refined look with 3D nano etching for a sleek finish, and the Aurora edition features the iconic transparent look of REDMAGIC products.
Spotted with 1,704,020 scored on AnTuTu benchmarks
Since its foundation in 2018 REDMAGIC keeps offering powerful performance at an affordable price, pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming once again. The REDMAGIC 8S Pro is designed to provide lightning-fast performance, a stunning display, and an advanced cooling system. The device’s CPU frequency has been upgraded to 3.36 GHz, and the GPU’s running speed has increased to 719 MHz, resulting in a 33% improvement in performance and 99% faster speeds. The leading version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 offers a lightspeed gaming experience with a 5% faster CPU and 5.7% faster GPU performance compared to the standard processor.
The REDMAGIC 8S Pro achieved an unprecedented score of 1,704,020 on the AnTuTu benchmark, indicating exceptional performance.
Experience Top-Quality Sound with a Notchless Display
The REDMAGIC 8S Pro features a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with UDC technology, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1300 nits of high brightness. The device also boasts a notch-less display with a multi-finger touch sampling rate of 960 Hz, a screen-to-body ratio of 93.7%, and an NTSC gamut with 10-bit colour depth. Also, the device includes advanced under-display camera technology, with a 7-layer transparent material system and a specialised OLED for selfies.
The gaming smartphone’s audio capabilities are equally impressive, with powerful dual stereo speakers crafted by DTS:X Ultra for a captivating acoustic experience. The speakers have a frequency range of 384kHz and feature a super linear dual speaker with surround sound effects, 5 magnetic sound units, and a double closed box for an unrivalled bass response.
Unstoppable Endurance with 6000mAh and 65W Fast Charge
Perfectly balanced, the battery capacity is formed by two 3000mAh batteries, providing a total of 6000mAh and a powerful 65W fast charging capability. With a 6000mAh large battery, the REDMAGIC 8S Pro boasts a battery life of up to 48.14 hours, with the heavy gaming battery life model lasting up to 9 hours and 3 minutes, according to internal tests made by the REDMAGIC Lab.
The 65W fast charging can help fully recharge in less than 40 minutes, making it perfect for those who are always on the go. With Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 technology, gamers can charge their device safely and efficiently using a versatile charge cable compatible with various devices.
Experience a Winning Streak with ICE 12 and its 99% Faster Thermal Control
Mobile gamers can now enjoy everyday use of uninterrupted gaming sessions thanks to the upgraded ICE 12.0 cooling system. The thermal control system has been re-engineered to include a new duct structure, cooling gel, and an enhanced 2068mm³ super large vapour chamber (VC) cooling plate with a double thickness of 0.6/0.45mm installed over the battery, further augmenting cooling. The system also includes graphene beneath the full screen, which helps to decrease battery temperature during charging. With UFS 4.0 and LPDDR5X, the device now performs 33% better and is 99% faster.
The heat dissipation system comprises 11 layers, including the double-layer super large VC plate, a layer of graphene under the screen, and the iconic 20,000 rpm high-speed turbofan equipped with shark fin blades. REDMAGIC’s turbofan operates smoothly at just 4DB and can now be customised according to the game. All iterations feature RGB fluorescent fan colours that add a cool touch, making it an ideal choice for gamers. The re-engineered cooling system ensures optimal performance and provides a comfortable touch.
Signature Futuristic Design Refined Look with 3D Nano-Etching
The flagship device is available in three editions. The Midnight and Platinum editions feature a futuristic design with a star ring texture achieved through a nano-scale 3D nano-etching process. The back of the phone has been widened to create a larger surface area than the previous model, providing gamers with the largest area ratio with a 3D micro-etched texture and the largest mirror silver available on a REDMAGIC gaming smartphone. Lastly, the last edition is Aurora, the transparent black version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Discover the All-in-One Daily Hardcore Gaming System
The REDMAGIC 8S Pro features the upgraded REDMAGIC OS 8.0, which has undergone 1,000 experience optimizations. The result is an impressive improvement in application launches, animation effects, file processing, touch speed, and other speed-related enhancements across the board.
The 8.0 OS boasts the X Gravity feature, which supports cloud gaming and other cross-platform gaming features. It also has an integrated screencasting feature called REDMAGIC Studio, peripheral direct connection, and other multi-device interconnection features. This makes the REDMAGIC 8S Pro an all-in-one gaming smartphone, host, and handheld device.
The X-Gravity feature also offers two options for console streaming and cloud gaming, allowing players to run console games on their REDMAGIC 8S Pro easily. Thanks to the powerful performance of the REDMAGIC 8S Pro, console titles run smoothly. The platform also integrates the REDMAGIC studio (screencasting) function, enabling players to connect their REDMAGIC game device to their display device through the Type-C interface without requiring other devices or software.
REDMAGIC’s Studio function boasts almost zero latency 120Hz wireless screen casting. It breaks through the smartphone’s resolution limitations, allowing players to cast 2K to 4K HD sources to ultra-high-definition large-screen devices. Gamers can even launch 4K ultra-high-definition videos directly through HDMI or DP. The smartphone can also act as a remote control panel, allowing touch control of the large screen without disrupting other normal device operations.
Game Center with Custom Features for Unparalleled Precision
The REDMAGIC 8S Pro delivers precise and lightning-fast performance that takes mobile gaming to the next level. Equipped with a 520 Hz shoulder trigger and a 7.4ms response rate, this device is ideal for popular mobile games like Genshin Impact, CODM, League of Legends Wildrift, Real Racing Three, Rainbow Six Siege Mobile, Asphalt Legends, and Fortnite. The MAGIC GPU technology ensures a seamless gaming experience, with a quintuple buffering system that prioritises screen display, preventing frame rate drops.
Paired with the Red Core 2, a dedicated gaming chip designed to handle gaming functions like audio processing, haptic feedback, and RGB lighting that enhances the overall gaming performance. The symmetric dual X-axis linear motor provides stronger vibration and accurate touch feedback for optimised gaming feedback. The device’s RGB gaming lights feature 16.8 million colour options, 4096 levels of brightness, and customizable light effects for gamers to customise to their preferences.
The REDMAGIC 8S Pro is a game-changer for mobile gaming enthusiasts and is equipped for everyday use, offering ultimate gaming performance, precision, and accuracy. With custom features, it is the perfect gaming device at a competitive price.
More Key Features of the REDMAGIC 8S Pro:
- REDMAGIC 8S Pro Storage:
- Platinum and Aurora come with 16GB+512 GB.
- Midnight comes with 12GB + 256 GB.
- REDMAGIC 8S Pro Dimensions: 163.98×76.35×8.9mm, 228g
- Connectivity: Support HBS, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ ac /ax (dual-band 2.4G\5G) 4*4mimo,9-antenna design, dual 5G dual-card dual-pass.
- Audio experience with gaming: 3 microphones, dual smart PA, DTS Ultra X, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual X-axis linear motor stereo vibration
- The REDMAGIC 8S Pro comes with a 65W fast charger in the box.
- Seventh-generation ultra-thin screen fingerprint sensor with heart rate detection function.
- Within the REDMAGIC 8.0 OS, the X-Gravity platform offers an option for console streaming and cloud gaming: screencasting called the REDMAGIC Studio.
Price & Availability
REDMAGIC 8S Pro will be available on REDMAGIC Official Shopee Store (REDMAGIC MY) and REDMAGIC Official Website at my.redmagic.gg starting from 14th August 2023.
REDMAGIC Pre Sale Campaign
In conjunction to celebrate the launch of REDMAGIC 8S Pro, REDMAGIC is hosting a Pre Sale Campaign to giveaway a RM 100 voucher to the fans everyday. The Pre Sale Campaign will happen on REDMAGIC Malaysia Official Instagram (redmagic.my) from 5th August until 14th August 2023.
An everyday interactive poll will be released on the story of REDMAGIC Malaysia Instagram and one random winner will be selected and announced on the next day. The voucher can only be used on official website purchase.
Stay tuned and visit REDMAGIC Website, REDMAGIC Malaysia Official Facebook (REDMAGIC Malaysia MY) and Instagram (redmagic.my) for more surprising updates!
