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REDMAGIC announced the REDMAGIC 11S Pro, positioning it as a flagship gaming phone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version processor. The device integrates REDMAGIC’s RedCore R4 chip and Energy Cube 3.0 for optimized performance, alongside an upgraded AquaCore liquid cooling system featuring Liquid Metal 3.0, a 13,116 mm² vapor chamber, and a 24,000 RPM turbo fan. The phone includes a 7,500 mAh battery supporting 80W wired and wireless fast charging, ensuring extended usage during demanding tasks.

The REDMAGIC 11S Pro introduces a 2688 × 1216 resolution AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 95.3% screen-to-body ratio, alongside a fully flat back design with dynamic RGB lighting. It features IPX8 water resistance, dual-band Wi-Fi, dual SIM support, NFC, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity. Imaging capabilities include a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 50 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 16 MP front camera, complemented by optimized algorithms for improved photo quality.

For audio and haptics, the device includes large dual speakers and an optimized 0815 haptic motor, paired with 4D haptics and 520 Hz shoulder triggers for responsive control. The transparent back design reveals the internal cooling system, while the absence of a camera bump enhances grip comfort. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version features a 2+6 Oryon CPU architecture and an Adreno GPU clocking up to 4.74GHz, delivering rapid app launches, responsive multitasking, and smooth performance during gaming and intensive tasks.

REDMAGIC highlights the phone’s dedicated gaming chip for customizable in-game effects, Qualcomm-driven 2K super-resolution, and intelligent power and heat management. The system dynamically allocates CPU, GPU, memory, cooling, and touch resources to improve FPS stability, responsiveness, and power efficiency. The upgraded AquaCore AI server-grade flowing fluorinated liquid cooling system, now with a larger vapor chamber, ensures thermal performance under heavy loads, while the industry’s first AI server-grade flowing fluorinated liquid cooling system remains drop-resistant and non-conductive.