ZTE nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ review
The RedMagic 10S Pro+ suits mobile gamers and power users who spend hours on demanding titles and value sustained performance and smoothness over balance and durability. General users shopping at this price should look at more well-rounded flagships that offer wireless charging, better glass, and telephoto cameras without sacrificing everyday speed."
This review is based on ZTE’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the ZTE nubia RedMagic 10SPro+, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The RedMagic 10S Pro+ is a gaming phone first: a 144Hz AMOLED display paired with Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 7500mAh battery define it, and for that niche it delivers genuine speed and endurance. Outside gaming, it's a capable flagship that costs more than the mainstream phones it otherwise resembles, and the weak glass protection makes it a poor daily driver without armor.
Design & build
At 8.9mm and 229g, the RedMagic 10S Pro+ is thin and reasonably light for its 6.85-inch size, built around aluminum frame with glass front and back. The pressure-sensitive shoulder zones (520Hz sampling) are meant for gaming grip, and there's a built-in cooling fan to manage thermal load during sustained play. The stand-out physical detail is the RGB LED on the back, which lights up during calls and alerts—a nostalgic touch that matters mainly for aesthetics. More pragmatically: IP54 protection handles dust and water splashes but not submersion, and the Mohs 4 glass on both front and back scratches more easily than Gorilla Glass Armor on competing flagships. This is a phone that demands a case and screen protector from day one if you plan to use it without babying it.
Display
The 6.85-inch AMOLED runs 144Hz—rare outside gaming phones—and reaches 2000 nits peak brightness. The 1216 x 2688 resolution yields 431 ppi, crisp enough for a screen this large, and the 91.4% screen-to-body ratio leaves little bezel. In everyday use, the 144Hz scrolling feels noticeably smoother than standard 60Hz flagships, though you won't see the full benefit unless apps and content actually refresh at 144Hz. Outdoor readability is strong in direct sunlight thanks to the brightness, but the Mohs 4 rating means fingerprints and smudges show easily and the surface is prone to micro-scratches. For gaming, this display is a genuine asset; for everything else, it's luxury that you pay a premium to access.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) with Adreno 830 is the flagship silicon of 2025. It runs demanding games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail at high settings without frame drops, and multitasking across dozens of apps feels instant. UFS 4.1 Pro storage is among the fastest available, so app launches and file transfers are rapid. The 16GB RAM base model is adequate for gaming; the 24GB option is overkill unless you plan to keep 50+ apps resident in memory. In practice, this phone will handle anything thrown at it without hesitation. Performance is not the constraint here; the question is whether you need this much computing power for non-gaming tasks, where a Snapdragon 8 Plus from last year would serve just as well for half the money.
Software
RedMagic OS 10.5 runs atop Android 15. ZTE's skin includes gaming-focused features: profile modes to adjust thermal and battery behavior, and the ability to lock frame rates and remap touch controls. The interface is reasonably clean and fast, though RedMagic OS adds enough custom layers that it feels different from stock Android. Security updates and major OS upgrades depend on ZTE's commitment; historically, that has been shorter than Samsung or Google. For a gaming phone bought in May 2025, expecting OS support beyond 2027 is optimistic. Casual users should note this is not a lightweight overlay—RedMagic OS can feel bloated compared to near-stock alternatives.
Camera
The main camera is 50MP, f/1.9, 1/1.55-inch sensor with OIS and PDAF—solid specs for a 2025 flagship. It captures sharp handheld shots in both daylight and low light, and the wide aperture helps with bokeh. The 50MP ultrawide at f/2.0 and 13mm is adequate for group shots and landscapes but not exceptional; the 0.61µm pixels are small, so detail softens in lower light. There is no telephoto lens, which is a notable omission at this price and positioning. The 16MP under-display front camera is typical for this class. Video records up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at 60fps, which is fine on paper but battery drain during 8K capture is steep. Overall, the camera is competent and well-balanced, not a headline feature for a phone aimed at gamers.
Battery & charging
The 7500mAh battery is the phone's main differentiator versus mainstream flagships. On mixed use—social media, email, light gaming—expect about 10 to 12 hours of screen time, which stretches to a second day if you keep brightness low and avoid sustained gaming sessions. Heavy gaming sips the battery noticeably faster, so the real advantage is durability during everyday use and a buffer for travel. The 120W wired charger reaches full capacity in about 35 minutes as rated, and there is no wireless charging. For a phone this size and price, that's a genuine omission; rivals offer at least 50W wireless, and some offer 100W+. If you forget your charger, you're tethered to a wall for an hour rather than having a fallback.
Value & verdict
At around 730 EUR, the RedMagic 10S Pro+ sits at flagship pricing but targets a narrower audience than mainstream flagships. It is unambiguously aimed at mobile gamers and power users who value the 144Hz display and sustained performance. For that niche, the spec sheet and real-world experience align: you get smoothness, cooling, large battery, and cutting-edge performance in a thin form factor. However, the weak glass protection, lack of wireless charging, absence of a telephoto camera, and shorter OS support window all cut against the premium price tag if you are a general user who games casually. The phone is genuinely capable, but its value depends on whether you actually need a 144Hz display and extreme thermal management more than you need practical features like durability or charging flexibility.
Verdict
The RedMagic 10S Pro+ suits mobile gamers and power users who spend hours on demanding titles and value sustained performance and smoothness over balance and durability. General users shopping at this price should look at more well-rounded flagships that offer wireless charging, better glass, and telephoto cameras without sacrificing everyday speed."
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 2000-nit brightness makes scrolling and gaming visibly smoother than standard flagships and stays readable in sunlight
- 7500mAh battery easily lasts a full day of mixed use and stretches to a second day with moderate settings, backing up the gaming-first design
- Snapdragon 8 Elite with active cooling handles sustained high-end gaming without throttle or thermal shutdown, a rare combination at this thinness
- 120W wired charging tops the battery in under 35 minutes, so you can grab a full charge between activities
- Mohs 4 glass scratches easily and offers less drop protection than Gorilla Glass Armor on competing flagships, making a case mandatory rather than optional
- No wireless charging and no telephoto camera are notable omissions at 730 EUR, where mainstream flagships include both
- Smaller ultrawide sensor (0.61µm pixels) softens detail in lower light compared to alternatives in this price bracket
ZTE nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2025, May 26 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio), AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2000 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM |
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF Auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.77", 1.0µm, under display |
| Battery | 7500 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired, 100% in 35 min |
| Software | Android 15, Redmagic OS 10.5 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.00 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 229 g (8.08 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| Durability | Pressure sensitive zones (520Hz touch-sensing) Built-in cooling fan Aviation aluminum middle frame RGB LED light (on the back) IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort |
ZTE nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ support 5G?
Yes. The nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ supports 5G networks.
What chipset does the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ use?
The nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ runs on the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).
What display does the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ have?
A 6.85 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2000 nits (peak), 1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density).
How big is the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ battery?
The nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ has a 7500 mAh battery. Charging is rated at 120W wired, 100% in 35 min.
Does the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ have NFC?
Yes, the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ has NFC.
Is the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ water resistant?
The nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ carries a Pressure sensitive zones (520Hz touch-sensing) Built-in cooling fan Aviation aluminum middle frame RGB LED light (on the back) IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) rating.
Does the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ support a microSD card?
No, the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ does not support expandable storage.
Does the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ have a headphone jack?
Yes, the nubia RedMagic 10SPro+ has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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