ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 12.07.22 | Updated: 10.11.23

Model: nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Brand: ZTE
Rating: 3.22 out of 5 (49 votes)
Price: $ 660
Year of manufacture: 2022
Dimensions: 164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm
Weight: 228 g
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Built-in memory: 128GB 8GB RAM
Screen: AMOLED 6.8 inches
Battery: 6000 mAh
Rear camera: Triple, 50MP
Front camera: Single, 16MP

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Common

Brand and model	ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Launch date	2022, December 28

Price

First price	$ 660

Design

Height	6.46 in (164 mm)
Width	3.01 in ( 76.4 mm)
Depth	0.35 in ( 8.9 mm)
Weight	8.04 oz (228 grams)
Build materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water resistant
Colors	Black, Transparent
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	AMOLED
Size	6.8 in
Screen Area	111.6 cm²
Resolution	1116 x 2480 px
Points per inch	400 PPI
Color Depth	1B
Ratio (height:width)	20:9
Ratio (screen:body)	89.1%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features	-120Hz -1300 nits (peak)
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	- Adreno 740

Memory

Internal Memory	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	No

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 13, Redmagic OS 6
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Triple
Specs	-50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, under display
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30/60fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 3.1 (International), OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort

Battery

Capacity	6000 mAh
Type	Li-Po, non-removable - version
Charging	-Fast charging 65W, 100% in 43 min -Power Delivery 3.0

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No
Others	-32-bit/384kHz audio -stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

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ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro scores 1320773 points in AnTuTu 9, powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 9 Score	1320773 (Position 4 out of 1347)

Antutu 9 Ranking
1. Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate	1333892
2. Asus ROG Phone 7	1333395
3. Motorola Moto X40	1321543
4. ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro	1320773
5. Asus Zenfone 10	1314741
6. Motorola Edge 40 Pro	1312569
7. Motorola Edge+ (2023)	1312482
8. Xiaomi 13 Ultra	1311316
9. vivo X Fold2	1310630
10. Meizu 20 Infinity	1310596

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core	1713 (Position 37 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	5193 (Position 21 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan	7141 (Position 8 out of 282)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL	8079 (Position 8 out of 325)

GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
31. vivo iQOO 11 Pro	1818
32. vivo X90s	1790
33. vivo X90	1788
34. vivo X90 Pro+	1788
35. Google Pixel 8 Pro	1760
36. ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+	1717
37. ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro	1713
38. OnePlus 11	1704
39. Xiaomi 13	1704
40. Apple iPhone 11 Pro	1704
41. vivo X Flip	1695
42. Xiaomi Redmi K60 Pro	1690
43. Apple iPhone 11	1678

GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
15. Apple iPhone 14 Plus	5447
16. Apple iPhone 14	5426
17. vivo X90s	5381
18. Sony Xperia 5 V	5350
19. Apple iPhone 13 mini	5208
20. ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+	5196
21. ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro	5193
22. Apple iPhone 13	5189
23. vivo X90 Pro+	5163
24. ZTE nubia Z50S Pro	5148
25. vivo iQOO 11 Pro	5133
26. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5	5110
27. Xiaomi 13	5074

Compared to its rivals: the Infinix GT 20 Pro scores 925159 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from ZTE. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Review of ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

Redmagic 8 Pro offers unbeatable gaming performance for its price. The matte version, starting at $649, provides exceptional value for money, but with some compromises. Although the issues in Redmagic OS have been fixed, the software still needs improvement compared to high-end Android phones.
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ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Reviews and Opinions

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3.22 / 5

(49)

Pros:

Brilliant gaming performance for the price
Unobtrusive gaming software
Quiet indoor fan
Elegant, professional design
A 120Hz screen is more than enough
Long battery life

Cons:

No software Google PayBuggy
Unreliable fingerprint sensor
Terrible selfie camera

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ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Release Date

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was officially announced and released on December 28, 2022. It is available in Black, Transparent.

ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Price

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro starts at $ 660. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
128GB 8GB RAM	$ 660
256GB 8GB RAM	$ 660
256GB 12GB RAM	$ 660
512GB 16GB RAM	$ 660

A 1024GB version of the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is not officially available — 512GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro cost?

The price of the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at $ 660. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro come out?

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was released on December 28, 2022.

What is the size and weight of ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro ?

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has dimensions of Height: 164 mm Width: 76.4 mm Thickness: 8.9 mm and weighs approximately 228 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.8 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1116 x 2480 px at a pixel density of 400 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) with processor Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510). ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is available with internal memory of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

The device have a Triple rear camera setup with specs of 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, under display and features like HDR

What colors does the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro come in?

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is available in the following colors: Black, Transparent.

What is the AnTuTu score of the ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro scores 1320773 points in AnTuTu 9.