In this RedMagic 8S Pro review, GameRevolution takes a look at the new gaming phone for 2023. Is it worth buying for mobile games?
The RedMagic 8S Pro is a souped-up version of the 8 Pro that I took a look at five months ago. While the 8 Pro blew me away in my review, the 8S Pro looks to take things up a notch with the fastest available phone processor, upgraded cooling, and a refined look. It does all this without bumping up the price. On paper, it sounds brilliant, but how does it perform in the real world? This is my RedMagic 8S Pro review.Specs that top the leaderboard
Spec-wise, the RedMagic 8S Pro goes big with high-performance components like the overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 paired with the new ICE 12 cooling system which includes a built-in fan. 12/16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM takes care of even the most demanding game or multitasking situation. Depending on the model, 256/512 GB of high-speed UFS 4.0 storage is available.
Gamers will also be pleased to learn that the physical shoulder trigger buttons are still here and boast a 520 Hz touch sampling rate for quick activation. For me, this is a key feature that sets gaming phones apart from the competition.Your window into gaming worlds
As for the screen, it’s familiar territory, as RedMagic uses the same 6.8” AMOLED FHD+ screen that is found on the 8 Pro. With a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and up to 960 Hz touch sample rate, it remains fantastic for fast and frenetic games like Call of Duty: Mobile. The brightness is also impressive, topping out at 1,300 nits. This makes it possible to game outside in the sunlight.
Needless to say, the RedMagic 8S Pro is top-tier when it comes to gaming performance. Cranking Genshin Impact’s settings up to the maximum might bring other phones to their knees, but this phone can handle the demand.
