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Phone Arena
09-06-2025
- Phone Arena
How come this $649 phone has better hardware than the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
It seems that smartphones are getting more and more expensive nowadays. This is especially true about flagship models. Take the Galaxy S series, for example. Some years ago a Galaxy S flagship used to cost around $700 (the Galaxy S8 and S9), then the Plus and Ultra came along. The S23 Ultra launched at $1,199, and now we have the latest S25 Ultra model at $1,299. Don't get me wrong, the S25 Ultra is a great device, but one recent event kind of changed my perspective and got me thinking. Dozens of phones from different brands and price points go through my hands constantly. And after the last one, I ended up asking myself, "How come this $649 phone has better hardware than the Galaxy S25 Ultra?" Enter the RedMagic 10S Pro, a gaming phone from China that comes with some very exciting features, many of which people would call "innovative." And yet, this phone costs $649. How is this possible? Galaxy S25 Ultra vs RedMagic 10S Pro Can't beat the camera system on the Galaxy S25 Ultra | Image by PhoneArena Now, to be totally fair, not ALL of the hardware on the RedMagic 10S Pro is better than what the Galaxy S25 Ultra has on board. The camera system on the S25 Ultra and the S Pen as a built-in accessory both can't be overlooked in this comparison. Even though the RedMagic 10S has a good main camera, it lacks the flexibility and also the quality of the two zoom cameras the S25 Ultra comes equipped with. But with that out of the way, let's see where the RedMagic 10S Pro gets the Galaxy S25 Ultra . Let's first look at the chipset—the beating heart of any phone and the thing that pops up into our mind when we say "hardware." Chipset Leading version versus for Galaxy - fight! | Image by PhoneArena Both phones feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the latest and greatest silicon from Qualcomm. The S25 Ultra has it tuned "for Galaxy," while the RedMagic 10S Pro uses a version of the chip called Leading Version. If we put those two head-to-head, we see that the clock frequencies for the CPU cores are identical. The benchmark scores paint the same picture; there's just a 2-point difference in the Geekbench single-core test (one of the smallest we've ever had between two different phones) and around 50 points in the multi-core test. So far, so good—both phones are almost identical when it comes to CPU performance. Where things start to sway in RedMagic's favor is the GPU tests. The Adreno 830 inside the RedMagic 10S Pro is clocked 100 MHz higher than the one inside the S25 Ultra. And it shows. We have a significant difference in the 3DMark score, both in the highest achieved result and also sustained performance under load. Which leads us to another very cool (pun intended) feature of the RedMagic 10S Pro. The cooling system. Cooling The active cooling system does wonders to the phone temperatures, especially under load | Image by PhoneArena Active cooling on smartphones isn't anything new; many "gaming" phones have such systems, but the one inside the RedMagic 10S Pro seems to work wonders. The 23,000 RPM silent fan works in tandem with liquid metal cooling material (indium alloy) and a pretty substantial vapor chamber (12,000 mm²). The result? During the stress test, the RedMagic 10S Pro's GPU performance dropped around 20%, while this number for the Galaxy S25 Ultra was more than 50%. RAM and storage The basic RAM and storage configurations are identical on both phones (12/256GB), but the RedMagic 10S Pro can be purchased with up to 24GB of RAM. The price goes up, of course, but the 24/1TB model is still cheaper ($999) than the 12/256GB model of the Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1,299). Display 1.25 mm bezels and an under-display selfie camera equal a futuristic look | Image by PhoneArena Both phones come with similar display sizes—the S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch Super AMOLED panel, while the RedMagic 10S Pro comes equipped with a 6.85-inch screen. On the one hand, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has an LTPO display covering 1-120 Hz and everything in between. But on the other hand, the RedMagic 10S Pro screen can go up to 144 Hz, and the phone has thinner bezels coming in at 1.25 mm (1.32 mm for the S25 Ultra). Furthermore, the RedMagic 10S Pro features an under-display selfie camera. The result is an edge-to-edge display that looks very futuristic (the camera is almost invisible, and you can spot it only under a very bright light). Display Measurements: Then again, the S25 Ultra has the amazing anti-glare coating that helps with reflections and, according to many of my colleagues, is one of the best display innovations of the past couple of years. Last but not least, the S25 Ultra is brighter at 20% APL, while the RedMagic 10S Pro manages to light up 100% of the pixels more efficiently and make them output more nits. It depends on what's more important to you, but what I can say from my personal experience is that both displays look amazing in person. So, this one looks like a bit of a tie. What's not a tie is the battery life and charging situation. Battery and Charging The RedMagic 10S Pro has a 7,050 mAh battery. Let this number sink in. The battery life of this phone is second only to the Vivo X200 Ultra when we talk about Snapdragon 8 Elite-equipped phones, and it ranks #3 overall among phones tested in the past two years. The Galaxy S25 Ultra ranks #23 on the same list with its 5,000 mAh cell. When it comes to charging, the difference is even bigger. The RedMagic 10S Pro is able to fill its huge 7,050 mAh battery from 0 to 100% in just 38 minutes thanks to the 80W wired charging support, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra does so in 1 hour and 9 minutes. We should point out that the RedMagic 10S Pro doesn't have wireless charging support, so for people who use it often, this is a disadvantage. Design and aesthetics The back of the RedMagic 10S Pro does look cool, though | Image by PhoneArena Design is a largely subjective thing, but in a world where you can't tell the S23 Ultra from the S25 Ultra, we encourage and applaud original designs. The RedMagic 10S Pro has three color options, two of which feature a transparent back glass that looks awesome. The RGB LED lighting around the phone might not be everyone's cup of tea, but you can switch it off, and the look instantly becomes much more restrained. Another cool thing we welcome is the flat back. And we mean absolutely flat—the camera system is flush with the back and housed under the glass. How come the RedMagic 10S Pro is so much cheaper (half the price)? Is Samsung robbing you blind with the prices of its smartphones? No, it's not that simple. First, there's the bill of materials cost (BoM), and for the past couple of Galaxy S Ultra generations, the number has been rising steadily. The S23 Ultra BoM was $469, and Samsung subsequently raised the prices for the S24 Ultra by $100 to offset the increased cost (around $569). The latest reports on the BoM for the S25 Ultra stated that the cost is around $110 more compared to the previous generation, so we end up with around $679 just to manufacture the S25 Ultra. Image by Counterpoint The distribution network and the fact that you can get the S25 Ultra through almost every carrier in the US are also reflected in the price. Plus, there are physical Samsung stores with a lot of employees (salary costs) where you can go check out the devices in person. RedMagic, on the other hand, doesn't have any physical stores outside China and no carrier contracts, so there are no additional costs for distribution other than shipping when you make an order on the online store. You can try-before-you-buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in the Samsung Experience store | Image by Samsung The software is another big cost-cutting point for RedMagic, both as pure development and also support. Samsung spent a lot of time and resources developing its Galaxy AI, and the company also supported all of its latest flagships and upper-midrange phones for seven years. In contrast, the RedMagic 10S Pro is outsourcing most of the AI to Gemini, and the phone comes with only two years of software support. We should also mention that Samsung has a great trade-in program in place, and you can upgrade to a new phone, saving some cash when you return your old device. RedMagic doesn't hold its value as well, and there are no trade-in deals to help you get the newest model. This is even more important when you consider the short software support cycle. Finally, RedMagic is a Chinese brand that sells huge volumes on the Chinese market. The company can operate at smaller margins to try and win market share, but this comes at all the aforementioned costs. What does all this mean, and should you rush to the (online) stores to buy the RedMagic 10S Pro? It's a render in an online store, but the device offers a lot of bang for your buck | Image by RedMagic Well, at the end of the day, the RedMagic 10S Pro is half the price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra . And if you just want a powerful device right now without troubling your head with update cycles, software support, resale value, and brand recognition, that phone is a great choice. However, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra , you're getting peace of mind and a future-proof device. It will not only get the latest software for seven long years, but Samsung will gladly take it off your hands and give you the next one with a substantial discount. Plus, you can just walk into a store and try before you buy, whereas getting a RedMagic 10S Pro online is a bit of a gamble. If you had to choose, which one would you buy? The Galaxy S25 Ultra at $1,299 or the RedMagic 10S Pro for half of that?
CNET
05-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
RedMagic's 10S Pro Is One of the Most Powerful Phones I've Ever Tested
The RedMagic 10S Pro gaming phone, announced Thursday, might be the most powerful Android phone of 2025 so far, and it has quite the power boost over last year's RedMagic 10 Pro. The new device, which starts at $699 (£579, roughly converts to AU$1,230) for 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage, includes a "Leading Edition" of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. My review unit is the midlevel $849 model with 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage, while RedMagic's highest-end model is $999 for 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage. But power is clearly the showcase of the 10S Pro, and in my early benchmarks using the graphically demanding 3D Wild Life Extreme test, the phone pulls one of the highest scores I've ever seen. The 10S Pro heartily beats last year's 10 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, which run on the earlier edition of the Elite processor. The 10S Pro even beats the $1,300 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra while costing hundreds of dollars less. RedMagic 10S Pro benchmark tests vs. RedMagic 10 Pro, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Geekbench 6.0 RedMagic 10S Pro 7,193; 43.07fps Single: 3,050; Multi: 9,586 RedMagic 10 Pro 5,869; 35.15fps Single: 3,123; Multi: 9,756 Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5,923; 35.47fps Single: 3,075; Multi: 9,710 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 6,950; 41.62 fps Single: 3,053; Multi: 9,707 In the more computationally focused Geekbench 6.0, the RedMagic 10S Pro scores comparably with the phones from Asus and Samsung. In real-world use, this means the phone easily handles high frame rates and graphics settings in Android games that provide them. I often test Mortal Kombat Mobile and Dead Cells since both titles include support for high frame rates, and the phone quickly boots them up while running at 120 to 144 frames per second. I similarly had confidence in cranking up the graphics in other titles like Asphalt Legends, in which cars go flying in frequent collisions. And in a test that is less reliant on the processor, I used Xbox Cloud Gaming to play Doom: The Dark Ages, which benefits from the uninterrupted 1.5K-resolution display (2,688x1,216 pixels) that places the front-facing camera behind the display. Playing Doom: The Dark Ages over Xbox Cloud Gaming. Mike Sorrentino/CNET That 6.85-inch display is largely the same as the RedMagic 10 Pro's, which runs at a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The screen also includes the same 960Hz touch sampling rate, meaning it's very responsive to quick taps in games that rely on that. RedMagic says the 10S Pro also gets an improved cooling system, and its 7,050-mAh battery can recharge at 80W speeds. RedMagic's phones also include a suite of gaming optimization software, which lets you adjust settings such as the power consumption of games, the option to force titles to run in vertical or horizontal orientation, and customizable controls that include using shoulder-button-style sensors or a virtual joypad with buttons. Fans of RedMagic phones who don't already own the RedMagic 10 Pro will likely appreciate the upgrades offered here, especially in terms of performance. RedMagic also improved its software update support with the 10S Pro, with a company representative stating that it will get three years of both major software updates and security support. While that's nowhere near the seven years of support we're seeing from Google and Samsung, it's much better than the RedMagic 10 Pro, which is only receiving one major software update and three years of security updates. The 16-megapixel front-facing camera is underneath the display. Mike Sorrentino/CNET RedMagic's phones are still tougher to recommend outside of the gaming-focused audience who understand that the device's biggest selling point is the powerful specs sheet. When setting up the phone, I still encounter a lot of software enabled by default that interferes with enjoying the phone out of the box. This includes a camera watermark that needs to be turned off to avoid turning every photo you take into an advertisement for RedMagic, a RedMagic-specific news feed that replaces the Google version that's typically seen on Android, and a few apps that cannot be uninstalled, like Daily Wallpaper. This photo at CNET's New York office was taken on the 16-megapixel front-facing camera on the RedMagic 10S Pro. This selfie camera is underneath the display. Mike Sorrentino/CNET The camera is also a much lower priority for a phone like this, especially since the 16-megapixel under-display selfie camera will make you appear a bit fuzzy on video calls. This is the same photo at CNET's New York office, but taken on the 50-megapixel main camera. Mike Sorrentino/CNET The rear camera system includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel camera that's said to enhance photo quality in certain modes. The camera's lenses are flush with the phone's body and do not have a bump. While the Asus ROG Phone 9 costs more money at $1,000 and is now -- on a power level -- slower than the 10S Pro, it offers a more balanced experience between being a phone, camera and gaming device. Its software is closer to a stock Android experience, but it does offer lots of gaming optimizations, similar to what RedMagic provides on this phone. But if you're a big Android gamer and want the most powerful specs for less money -- and you understand the tradeoffs RedMagic makes to achieve this -- the 10S Pro is currently the most graphically powerful phone out there until the next wave of gaming phones arrives.
GSM Arena
05-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
RedMagic 10S Pro goes global with overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite, improved cooling
The latest RedMagic 10S Pro is now available outside China, combining high-performance parts with an elaborate cooling solution. This includes the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version, a new chip for game graphics upscaling and a 23,000rpm active cooling fan. RedMagic 10S Pro in Nightfall, Moonlight and Dusk The Leading Version chip has higher clock speeds than the Snapdragon 8 Elite we usually see. The CPU goes up to 4.47GHz (up from 4.32GHz) and the GPU clocks up to 1.2GHz (up from 1.1GHz). The performance of the NPU has been increased by 40%. For high sustained performance, RedMagic borrowed ideas from gaming PCs. There is 36mm² of liquid metal in direct contact with the chip. This has a higher thermal conductivity than typical compounds and is credited with a 5°C reduction in temperature. The liquid metal guides heat to a 12,000mm² vapor chamber, plus graphene and copper layers, which work together with the high-speed (but quiet) fan to push heat outside. The fan has RGB lighting customizable with up to 15 colors. RedMagic 10S Pro: 23,000rpm cooling fan • Liquid metal The 10S Pro can be configured with up to 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB storage, though note that available options differ by color. There is a detailed price breakdown at the end. Note that the phone launches with RedMagic OS 10.5 based on Android 15. Besides the cooling fan, another trademark feature of RedMagic devices is the rectangular screen – a custom 6.85' OLED panel from BOE. It has 1216p+ resolution and a refresh rate up to 144Hz, though each game supports different frame rates. Speaking of, the Snapdragon chip is paired with the RedCore R3 Pro gaming chip. This is responsible for super resolution upscaling to hit 120fps in multiple titles, but also deals with input (for low latency touch detection) and cooling too. The display has a one finger sampling rate of 2,500Hz, for multiple fingers it is 960Hz. That's not the only control, though. As usual, RedMagic has included two shoulder triggers with 520Hz sampling rate. There's also a MagicKey that launches Game Space (but it can be customized to launch other features too). Shoulder Triggers • Game Space settings Another aspect of endurance is battery life – the RedMagic 10S is equipped with a massive 7,050mAh battery. That can be charged up quickly at up to 80W. The phone features 4D tactile feedback that combines with DTS:X-certified stereo speakers for a more immersive experience. The rear RGB lighting can be set to react dynamically to sound cues from games, which adds some flair to the experience. The main camera on the back is based on a 50MP sensor (OV50E) and has optical image stabilization. Next to it is a 50MP ultra-wide (OV50D) and a 2MP helper module. On the front – actually, below the screen – is a 16MP selfie camera. The RedMagic 10S Pro will go on open sale on June 18 (that's Wednesday two weeks from now). However, there will be a short pre-order period before that – more on that soon! For now, here is the pricing of the various color and memory combinations that will be available on global markets. RedMagic 10S Pro 12GB/256GBNightfall (Matte Black) 16GB/512GBMoonlight (Silver Transparent) 24GB/1TBMoonlight (Silver Transparent) 16GB/512GBDusk (Black Transparent) 24GB/1TBDusk (Black Transparent) US USD 700 USD 850 USD 1,000 USD 850 USD 1,000 Canada CAD 950 CAD 1,150 CAD 1,450 CAD 1,150 CAD 1,450 EU EUR 650 EUR 800 EUR 1,000 EUR 800 EUR 1,000 UK GBP 580 GBP 710 GBP 880 GBP 710 GBP 880 Singapore SGD 1,000 SGD 1,230 SGD 1,500 SGD 1,230 SGD 1,500 Mexico MXN 15,000 MXN 19,000 MXN 24,000 MXN 19,000 MXN 24,000 UAE AED 2,500 AED 3,100 AED 4,000 AED 3,100 AED 4,000 ROW USD 650 USD 800 USD 1,000 USD 800 USD 1,000
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Red Magic 10S Pro and 10S Pro+ launched: Debuted with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,050mAh dual battery, up to 144Hz refresh rate, and more
Red Magic 10S Pro and 10S Pro+ launched: Red Magic has returned with the Red Magic 10S Pro+, another powerful smartphone. This gaming-focused gadget is made to provide unmatched speed, performance, and graphics. The Red Magic 10S Pro+ is expected to revolutionize the gaming industry with its state-of-the-art specifications and features. This phone, which was just released in China, has a strong processor, lightning-fast charging, and a fantastic display. However, what about its cost and accessibility? Let's examine the Red Magic 10S Pro+'s features, specs, and other details. Continue reading to see if this smartphone is the best gaming partner you've been looking for. Red Magic 10S Pro and 10S Pro+ price in China The 12GB + 256GB model of the Red Magic 10S Pro in Dark Knight and Day Warrior colors costs CNY 4,999 (about Rs. 59,200) in China. The 16GB + 512GB version is CNY 5,499, or approximately Rs. 65,100. In the meantime, the 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage options of the Deuterium Front Transparent Silver Wing variant cost CNY 5,299 (about Rs. 62,700) and CNY 5,799 (approximately Rs. 68,700), respectively. While the Dark Knight and Silver Wing versions of the Red Magic 10S Pro+ are priced at CNY 6,299 (approximately Rs. 74,600) and CNY 7,499 (approximately Rs. 77,000) for the 16GB + 256GB and 24GB + 1TB configurations, respectively, the 16GB + 512GB Dark Quantum option costs CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs. 71,000). The official e-store presently offers all Red Magic 10S series variants for purchase nationwide. The Red Magic 10S Pro Mingchao Limited Edition costs CNY 5,999 (about Rs. 71,000) and has a 16GB + 512GB capacity. It will be available for purchase in China in June. Red Magic 10S Pro specifications The 6.85-inch AMOLED screen of the Red Magic 10 Pro has a resolution of 2688x1216 pixels, a refresh rate of 144 Hz, and a maximum brightness of 2000 nits. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU has up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage power. The phone has an 80W GaN charger and a 7050mAh dual-cell battery that can be charged at up to 100W rapid rate. A 16MP front camera and a 50MP + 50MP + 2MP triple back camera with OIS are part of the camera configuration. Redmagic OS 10, which is based on Android 15, powers it. A 2500Hz touch sampling rate, ICE-X cooling technology, dual 5G compatibility, Wi-Fi 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 3.5mm audio connector ¹ are some of its other noteworthy features. Also Read: OnePlus 13s leaks ahead of launch next week in India: Expected to debut with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 5850mAh battery, 3 color options, and more Red Magic 10S Pro+ specifications The 10S Pro+ features 6.85-inch 1.5K (1,216 x 2,688 pixel) OLED BOE Q9+ screens with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, 10-bit color depth, a refresh rate of 144 Hz, and a touch sampling rate of up to 960 Hz. The screens have a maximum brightness level of 2,000 nits, DC dimming, and a PWM dimming rate of 2,592 Hz. Both Red Magic 10S Pro series smartphones are powered by a 3nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite "Leading Edition" processor and a custom-built Red Core R3 Pro dedicated gaming chip. They can accommodate up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro internal storage and up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM. The phones come with Redmagic AI OS 10.5, which is based on Android 15. The flagship Red Magic 10S Pro+ has a 7,500mAh battery that supports 120W wired fast charging. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
