Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Price: £679 from fave.co/3w4ln9u
Razer might have released the very first gaming phone, but three other companies have dominated the market since then. Asus’s ROG Phones have long been considered the devices to beat, with Xiaomi’s Black Sharks more affordable alternative. But Nubia is the most prolific, with a total of 14 Red Magic phones in just four years. The Red Magic 7 Series sees both regular and Pro models released globally for the first time. A price increase means the 7 Pro is the most expensive gaming phone Nubia has ever made, but depending on what’s important to you, it’s not necessarily an upgrade over the regular Red Magic 7. Here are my thoughts after spending a few weeks with the phone.
DESIGN
Unlike some Pro phones, you can instantly tell the difference between the Red Magic 7 Pro and its regular counterpart. Nubia has taken the brave decision to embed the front-facing camera under the display, rather than in a top bezel or notch. It’s completely hidden when using most apps, but you’ll probably notice it with the screen off.
Initially, I was disappointed with Nubia for essentially downgrading the Red Magic 7 Pro cameras. But that all-screen design does help deliver an immersive gaming experience, and I doubt most gamers will care about lower quality selfies.
It still supports face unlock, but I imagine most people will use the optical in-display fingerprint sensor instead. This is easy to set up and has a high success rate.
