The RedMagic 11S Pro is positioned as the brand’s ultimate flagship phone, offering immense, flagship-grade performance, solid battery life, and a bright, detailed screen. It is considered a further optimized version of the RedMagic 11 Pro.
The device boasts the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which the manufacturer claims is overclocked, potentially making it one of the best gaming phones tested. This powerful chip is paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Key hardware specifications include a large 6.85-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen. This OLED screen provides good resolution and a high refresh rate, which the reviewers noted makes it wonderfully smooth and responsive for gaming and general use. Users can adjust the refresh rate down to 120Hz or 60Hz.
Powering the phone is a massive 7500mAh battery, representing a capacity upgrade over the 10S Pro. This battery, along with support for very fast wired and wireless charging, theoretically provides up to eight hours of screen-on time for intensive multi-tasking.
Performance is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, described as having beefy performance that is optimized by the liquid cooling and active fan combination. The phone runs RedMagic OS 11, a customized Android 16 variant that includes an array of gaming features. A red slider switch activates the Game Space, acting as a dashboard for installed games, and provides a feature-rich overlay during gameplay.
In terms of design, the 11S Pro retains the squared-off, blockier look reminiscent of older RedMagic devices, contrasting with the sleeker aesthetics of other flagship handsets. It is available in two colorways: Black and Blue Nightfreeze and Subzero (white and silver).
While the 11S Pro maintains the large 6.85-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, its camera system utilizes a dual 50MP array. This setup includes a 50MP main sensor (with a 1/1.55-inch sensor and stabilization) and a 50MP ultrawide lens, but lacks a dedicated telephoto or zoom lens. Reviewers noted that the camera setup is not considered adequate for a phone at its high price point.
The front camera is a 16MP selfie snapper, described as acceptable for casual snapshots but less detailed and colorful compared to other handsets.
Regarding pricing, the starting price is noted at £709/$849. The article notes that the standard RedMagic 11 Pro offers similar fundamentals to the 11S Pro for a lower cost, suggesting the extra performance boost from the overclocked SoC benefits only real power users.
Additionally, the review mentions the Honor 600 Pro as a more rounded alternative at a higher price, boasting a stronger camera system and similar battery life, though offering less processing power than the RedMagic 11S Pro.
Source: Trusted Reviews