Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro
Price: £519 from fave.co/3xqd8ns
Even by Nubia’s standards, 2021 was a busy year for the Red Magic line. The Red Magic 6 series saw the introduction of a new Pro model, even if remains exclusive to China. It then launched a more affordable option – the Red Magic 6R – combining premium specs with a more muted design.
Now, there’s the Red Magic 6S series. However, this time only the Pro model is getting a global launch. It’s the most expensive Red Magic phone we’ve seen launch outside China, but it’s still considerably more affordable than flagship phones from Samsung.
As a gaming phone, though, can the Red Magic 6S Pro challenge the Asus ROG Phone 5 despite being significantly cheaper? Let’s find out.
DESIGN
There are no real surprises here. If you’ve seen any recent Red Magic phone, or other so-called gaming phones in general, then the 6S Pro will seem familiar. If you’re used to standard smartphones, it can be a shock to the system.
The angular design, chunky build and unique patterned rear certainly takes some getting used to, although the most eye-catching change can be found on the new Cyborg model. Its transparent back allows you to see some of the internals, including RGB lighting around the built-in fan.
By comparison, the Ghost (grey) model I was sent for review is much more muted. It’s all
