What just happened? The RedMagic 6 series from Nubia is on its way with specifications that make it unique among the current crop of smartphones. In addition to having the largest amount of RAM ever seen in a device – 18 GB -, the device also has a 165 Hz screen, another innovation.
Both RedMagic 6 and RedMagic 6 Pro feature the latest Qualcomm 888 SoC, 6.8-inch FHD + AMOLED screen and 165 Hz refresh rate, the fastest available on any smartphone today. They also feature a single finger touch sampling rate of up to 500 Hz or up to 360 Hz with multi-touch for better gaming responsiveness, 400 Hz capacitive triggers and triple-lens rear camera configuration: a 64-inch main camera MP, an ultra-wide 8 MP sniper and a 2MP macro camera. In addition to the 8 MP selfie camera.
The standard model has a 5.050mAh battery with support for 66W charging, taking 38 minutes for a full charge. It also has an internal fan of 18,000 rpm, liquid cooling and an all-glass body.
The Pro model replaces the single battery with two cells totaling 4,500mAh, allowing 120W charging so that the phone can be charged up to 50% in just five minutes or fully charged in 17 minutes. The fan speed also increases, up to 20,000 rpm.
There is also a special transparent edition “Dao” that comes with a shiny fan and increases the RAM to up to 18 GB, a mobile record. We heard that the Asus ROG Phone 5 will come with the same amount, but Nubia has outperformed it.
Elsewhere, there is an optional clipped cooler with double fan and double TEC (thermoelectric cooling) and software optimized for Tencent applications such as WeChat. The company’s Solar Core gaming software comes pre-loaded, promising improved game response speeds, FPS and network latency. The Chinese gaming giant was a collaborator on the phone.
The RedMagic 6 Series is now available for order in China. The basic model starts at 3,799 yuan (about $ 590), with the Pro model starting at 4,399 yuan (about $ 680). Those who want the transparent version of Dao will pay 5,599 yuan (about $ 865) for 16GB / 256GB storage or 6,599 yuan (about $ 1,120) for 18GB of RAM / 512GB of storage.
An international launch is coming. RedMagic will announce global launch plans and pricing on March 16.