The latest RedMagic 8S Pro is more of an iterative upgrade, however.
That cooling system has seen an upgrade, and there are more RAM / storage options on the table.
Overall, I do prefer the square form factor here.
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There is a little glimmer of gaming, though.
We’ve been spoilt by theAsusROG Phone series, though.
Here, we’ve got the standard single port in the center of the bottom.
Features
RedMagic has always had one thorn in its side.
Its software has traditionally let it down with buggy interfaces and strange translation blips appearing across the experience.
The RedMagic 8S Pro greatly improved this area, though things aren’t exactly peachy.
Once you’ve put the work in to set up, though, that screen comes into play.
That’s including the numerous additional gaming features.
In-game you’ll also have access to additional power tweaks, as well as various recording functions.
It also helps that the included fast-charger can juice you up in around 45 minutes.
As with many other gaming phones, there’s no wireless charging here.
Camera
Gaming phones aren’t exactly known for their dedication to photography.
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Selfie lovers should really look for an alternative, though.
The front camera on the RedMagic 8S Pro is by far its worst feature.
Day to day, though, you couldn’t ask for much more than this.
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Should you buy the RedMagic 8S Pro?
The RedMagic 8S Pro is a difficult phone to recommend in 2024.
Photographers can get by with that main lens, though don’t expect the additional clarity of high-end flagships.
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I also stress tested across 3D Mark’s mobile benchmark suite.
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