The actual shape differentiates the 9S Pro almost immediately, though.
Why did it impress?
Because for its slight comfort misgivings, it looks sexy as hell.
I wont lie, this threw me at the start of my testing.
A small horizontal fan grill is the only blemish on the otherwise clean left flank.
Allow me to circle back to those speakers.
Still, for that to be my only design gripe is pretty impressive.
Configurations can pair 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
Nubia has come a long way since the early days of its RedMagic operating system.
This is a separate hub for capturing screen recordings and monitoring system vitals.
This is also where youll be making the most of those touch-capacitive trigger buttons.
Under the hood, a 6,500mAh battery keeps everything chugging away, with 80W fast-charging available as well.
Unlike many mainstream smartphones, theres unfortunately no wireless charging options here.
This will easily see you through hours of gameplay without worrying about charge.
It didnt come without its struggles, though.
Lets not slam the RedMagic 9S Pro for something it hasnt done yet, though.
The reality of its high-end performance means its an incredibly quick phone through everyday applications.
Animations ran fluidly and every movement was instant on the screen.
MTG Arena is another good test of a gaming phones performance under load.
Should you buy the RedMagic 9S Pro?
My only concern in this arena is that update policy.
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