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Nubia has updated its smartphone gaming line again with the new Redmagic 9 Pro. It looks like we’re just getting one model globally, with no sign of the Redmagic 9 Pro+ being released outside China.
So, are there improvements in terms of speed and cooling that make it worth upgrading from predecessors? And is this the new best gaming phone you can buy? I load up some games and see how it handles the chaos.
DESIGN
If you’re familiar with the Redmagic smartphones, the 9 Pro will look instantly recognizable. It shares much of the design aesthetic used on the previous Redmagic 8S Pro and 8 Pro. This means you get a smartphone that will fill your hand and then some. Here’s how the past few Redmagic devices compare in their dimensions:
Redmagic 9 Pro: 164x 6.4x8.9mm; 229g
Redmagic 8S Pro: 164x76.4x9.5mm; 228g
Redmagic 8 Pro: 164x76.4x8.9mm; 228g
The 9 Pro is an angular device, with square edges on the aluminium frame that surrounds the 6.8-inch display. The right flank has a lot going on, as it’s home to the two 520Hz touch-sensitive trigger controls you can use for gaming.
You’ll also find a volume button, power button and red sliding switch (used to enable the dedicated gaming mode). If that’s not enough, there’s also a vent for the built-in cooling system, with an identical one on the opposite side. Due to the latter, you still don’t get any waterproof rating on the Redmagic 9 Pro (just like previous generations). The need
