The new gaming flagship also features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, active liquid cooling and 120W wired charging.
Red Magic has launched the Red Magic 12 Pro+ in China with hardware designed for mobile gaming. The new smartphone combines a 185Hz OLED display, an 8,400mAh battery and an advanced cooling system. It also includes dedicated gaming triggers, wireless charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The phone is available in three transparent colour options, with prices starting at 6,999 yuan. Red Magic has also previewed a limited-edition Golden Saga model. However, the company has not confirmed international availability, including a launch in India.
Red Magic 12 Pro+ specifications and features
185Hz OLED display with an under-display camera
The Red Magic 12 Pro+ features a 6.85-inch BOE X11 OLED display with a resolution of 2,688 × 1,216 pixels. The screen supports a 185Hz refresh rate, which allows it to display up to 185 frames per second when supported by the content and software.
The display has ultra-narrow 0.96mm bezels and no camera cutout. Its under-display selfie camera helps maintain a full-screen design, which may appeal to gamers who prefer an uninterrupted viewing area.
The panel supports a 500Hz touch sampling rate and an instantaneous rate of up to 5,000Hz. Touch sampling measures how frequently the screen detects touch input, making it relevant for games that require quick responses.
The display also supports 10-bit colour, 1,900 nits of global brightness and a local peak brightness of 5,000 nits. For brightness control, it offers 2,592Hz PWM dimming at low brightness and DC-like dimming at higher brightness.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 powers the phone
The Red Magic 12 Pro+ uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Red Magic has also included its RedCore R5 gaming chip and G1 display control chip to support gaming and display functions.
The phone supports LPDDR5T memory with speeds of up to 10,667Mbps. It also uses UFS 4.1 Pro storage, designed to support fast data access and loading.
For compatible games, the device supports simultaneous super-resolution and frame interpolation at up to 2K resolution and 185Hz. These technologies can improve image detail and the perceived smoothness of gameplay. Actual performance will depend on the game and its support for these features.
8,400mAh battery with 120W charging
Battery capacity is another major feature of the Red Magic 12 Pro+. The phone packs an 8,400mAh battery, which is larger than the batteries found in many conventional smartphones.
The device supports 120W wired charging and 80W wireless charging. However, Red Magic has not provided a battery charging time in the supplied information.
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The phone also includes bypass charging, a feature that allows power to go directly to the device during gaming instead of relying solely on the battery. This can help manage battery heat during extended gaming sessions.
Active fan and liquid-cooling system
Red Magic has equipped the phone with its ICE cooling system to manage heat during demanding tasks. The system combines an active cooling fan, liquid cooling and additional thermal materials.
The built-in fan can reach speeds of up to 25,500rpm. According to the supplied specifications, the fan has an IPX8 water-resistance rating, while the phone itself carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
These cooling features are designed to help the device manage heat during intensive gaming. Their real-world effectiveness will depend on the game, ambient temperature and length of use.
Red Magic 12 Pro+ camera specifications
Although the phone focuses on gaming, it also includes a dual rear camera system. The setup consists of a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
OIS helps reduce the effect of hand movement when capturing photos and videos. The ultra-wide camera provides a wider field of view for landscapes, group photos and other scenes.
For selfies and video calls, the phone features a 16-megapixel OmniVision sensor beneath the display. This placement removes the need for a visible camera cutout on the front screen.
The supplied information does not include further details about camera modes, video recording resolutions or image-processing features.
Software and other features
The Red Magic 12 Pro+ runs RedMagic OS 12 based on Android 17. It also features an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor for biometric unlocking.
The phone includes dedicated 700Hz shoulder triggers, which provide additional controls for supported games. These triggers can help players access game actions without relying entirely on touchscreen controls.
Audio features include dual 1115E linear speakers, three microphones and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also includes an X-axis linear motor for haptic feedback.
Connectivity and ports include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, an infrared blaster and USB 3.2 Gen 2. Together, these features provide a broad range of connectivity options for gaming, accessories and everyday use.
Red Magic 12 Pro+ price in China
Red Magic has launched the smartphone in three transparent finishes: Dark Night Transparent, Silver Wing Transparent and Ice Blue Transparent.
The prices for the available memory and storage configurations in China are listed below.
| Variant | Price in China | Approximate US dollar price |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB RAM + 256GB storage | 6,999 yuan | $1,050 |
| 16GB RAM + 512GB storage | 7,999 yuan | $1,200 |
| 16GB RAM + 1TB storage | 8,999 yuan | $1,350 |
These are the reported Chinese prices and approximate US dollar equivalents. They should not be treated as Indian prices, as local taxes, import costs and official regional pricing may differ.
Red Magic 12 Pro+ Golden Saga edition
Red Magic has also previewed a limited-edition Golden Saga version of the phone. This variant comes with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The special edition features a forged-carbon cooling design. However, the company has not yet announced its price or exact release date.
Further details about its availability and differences from the standard models remain unconfirmed.
