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The RedMagic 12 Pro+ is truly impressive this time. In the past, when I thought of RedMagic, the first things that came to mind were performance and cooling. The specs were usually stacked to the max, but the device’s weight and ergonomics had to be compromised to some extent. This time, however, RedMagic seems to have finally started paying attention to these issues.

RedMagic even calls the 12 Pro+ its best-feeling flagship generation. However, I believe the hand feel of a gaming phone shouldn’t just be judged by thickness and weight; whether it’s comfortable to hold horizontally for long periods and whether it can control heat during heavy gaming are far more important.

Compared to its past focus solely on performance, this time it clearly aims to balance daily usability as well. But whether it can truly achieve this remains to be seen in actual experience.

RedMagic 12 Pro+: Price

Regarding the price, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ starts at 6,999 RMB for the Chinese domestic version, corresponding to the 12GB+256GB model. The 16GB+512GB version is priced at 7,999 RMB, while the 16GB+1TB version reaches 8,999 RMB, with a 1,000 RMB difference between each of the three standard versions.

To be honest, this price is not exactly cheap, especially with the top-tier model approaching 9,000 yuan. However, considering it is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Ultimate Edition and a dual air and liquid cooling system, RedMagic has clearly focused on gaming performance this time.

If you don’t install many games normally, the 6,999 yuan entry-level version is worth considering. But if you frequently play large mobile games and like to record gameplay videos, I would actually lean towards the 16GB+512GB version. Compared to buying the 8,999 yuan top-tier model directly, I think this configuration is more worth considering.

RedMagic 12 Pro+: Performance

The performance configuration of the RedMagic 12 Pro+ is indeed powerful this time. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Ultimate Edition processor, paired with LPDDR5T memory and UFS 4.1 Pro flash storage, is already a high-spec combination among current Android flagships. However, the true test for a gaming phone is sustained performance; after all, no matter how high the benchmark scores are, it’s pointless if the frame rate starts dropping after half an hour of playing.

This time, it also features the self-developed Red Core R5 gaming chip, supporting full-scene ray tracing and 2K+185Hz super-resolution and super-frame rate. Some adapted games can even enable super-resolution, super-frame rate, and ray tracing simultaneously. For players who pursue high-quality graphics, this feature set is indeed attractive, though the actual performance depends on game optimization.

Cooling is another key focus. The RedMagic 12 Pro+ utilizes an RGB liquid cooling system, paired with an active cooling fan reaching up to 25,500 RPM, along with a VC vapor chamber and liquid metal thermal paste. The design particularly stands out for its combination of air and liquid cooling.

Additionally, the 700Hz touch shoulder buttons have been retained. When playing shooting games, you can assign aiming and shooting to the shoulder buttons, allowing your thumbs to focus solely on movement and aiming. This control scheme is indeed more targeted than simply adding virtual buttons to the screen. Looking at the hardware alone, the Red Magic 12 Pro+ has implemented quite aggressive performance and cooling solutions.

Red Magic 12 Pro+: Design and Screen

The Red Magic 12 Pro+ features quite noticeable changes in its appearance this time. Although it still retains the transparent back panel and flat camera design, the mid-frame has been changed to a 2.5D micro-curved shape, making the edges much rounder than the previous generation. Especially for those who frequently hold the phone horizontally for gaming, this adjustment is more meaningful than just changing the color scheme.

The front features a 6.85-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with a maximum refresh rate of 185Hz. Combined with the ninth-generation under-display camera technology, the entire screen is hole-free, and the bezels have been narrowed to 0.96mm. You don’t have to worry about the front camera blocking the view while gaming, though whether the 185Hz refresh rate works depends on the specific game’s support.

What surprised me even more was the thickness of the body. After packing in an 8400mAh battery, a water-cooling system, and an active cooling fan, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ actually saw its thickness drop to 8.5mm, with the weight kept at 223 grams. It also supports 120W wired and 80W wireless fast charging.

However, 223 grams is still not exactly lightweight. I think the most noteworthy thing about the RedMagic this time is not how thin they made the gaming phone, but that while retaining the large battery and cooling configuration, they have finally started to seriously improve the grip feel.

RedMagic 12 Pro+: Camera and System

Although the RedMagic 12 Pro+ is a gaming phone, its camera configuration is not bad. The rear features a 50-megapixel main camera and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, while the front is a 16-megapixel under-display camera. The lack of a dedicated telephoto lens is indeed a bit of a pity, but for RedMagic, imaging was never the main selling point to begin with.

I actually prefer its decision to retain the under-display camera. With no punch-hole on the front, the entire screen is more immersive when gaming. However, the under-display camera still faces technical challenges in selfie clarity and low-light performance, so the actual image quality will have to be judged by real-world samples.

On the software side, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ is equipped with REDMAGIC OS 12, and the PC emulator is particularly interesting this time. It can connect to your Steam game library, run some adapted PC games on the phone, and even supports the Steam Workshop and achievement displays. For those who enjoy playing PC games, this feature is far more appealing than simply adding a few AI tools.

Of course, a PC emulator does not mean that all Steam games will run; the compatibility and performance of large-scale games still need to be taken into consideration.

In terms of color options, RedMagic has announced three versions: Deuterium Edge Transparent Dark Night, Deuterium Edge Transparent Silver Wing, and Deuterium Edge Transparent Ice Blue. The transparent back panel, combined with the visible water cooling system and RGB lighting effects, maintains the familiar gaming phone style of RedMagic.

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