REDMAGIC 7 evaluation

I don’t race vehicles for a residing however I can definitely respect horsepower, engine tuning, and sports activities automotive aesthetics. Likewise, I’m not a hardcore cell gamer however that doesn’t imply I can’t admire a telephone that’s constructed with high-end gaming in thoughts.

Nubia has thrown one other quarter within the console for its REDMAGIC line, persevering with in its quest to create the last word in cell gaming. With two fashions to select from right here in 2022, the 7 and seven Professional, I’ve been capable of take a look at out the previous.

Provided that my smartphone wants are just about fulfilled with any mid-range or higher system, typically I can solely worth one thing for what it places forth on paper. At a sure level there may be simply going to be a lot reminiscence and efficiency that I received’t really acknowledge issues in the actual world.

Would the REDMAGIC 7 be a case of me simply not absolutely appreciating the handset at giant or would possibly there be a distinct motive for me to contemplate the telephone for my very own wants? Because it seems, there’s an terrible lot to love concerning the system even for informal varieties.

Design

There’s no mistaking the REDMAGIC line for every other model of telephone. Whereas they’re completely different from yr to yr, they carry over hallmarks and telltale signature designs. The REDMAGIC 7 isn’t any exception.

That is is a beautiful telephone with a really distinctive design and colour mixture. It’s supplied in three colours (Obsidian, Pulsar, and Supernova) that are roughly black, iridescent purple and blue, and semi-transparent.

My evaluation unit was the Supernova which is kind of a mix of black and silver with just a few clear spots. It’s very enjoyable to have a look at and is in contrast to the rest available on the market. The very last thing you wish to do is cover or obscure this attention-grabbing look with a case; luckily, REDMAGIC offers a transparent protecting case so you possibly can exhibit that factor off.

Just like different gaming telephones, the REDMAGIC 7 has a few shoulder triggers for video games in addition to a headphone jack and turbo fan for cooling. The port is nice for individuals who have a most popular pair of gaming headphones or earbuds. As for the fan, that mechanically activates to maintain the telephone cool throughout sport periods.

You received’t see it, however there’s a handful of issues conserving the telephone cool and optimized. There’s air cooling, liquid cooling, a VC warmth sink, an insulation warmth pad, and different strategies at work.

The telephone additionally comes with a protecting case that makes for a good grippier expertise that helps when gaming. It doesn’t add an excessive amount of bulk and I believe it definitely helps to make it really feel extra pure.

Software program

The REDMAGIC 7 runs Nubia’s customized Crimson Magic OS (v5) which relies on Android 12. Whereas there’s been no exhausting dedication on any updates, I think it is going to choose up Android 13 later this yr.

I’ve seen experiences from others that discover the software program to be buggy however I’ve not discovered that to be the case. I would time period it as inconsistent. It doesn’t really feel prefer it’s cohesively designed from high to backside. Between settings, notifications, and the launcher basically, it takes a little bit of time to determine the place the guardrails are and the way issues function.

As somebody who prefers a “inventory” Android or Pixel expertise, it was a bit irritating at first. Taking pictures, for example, produced outcomes with a watermark in them. You possibly can go into the settings and alter this, however I’d slightly it’s an opt-in possibility. I’m not making an attempt to promote any firms with my pictures.

Equally, the best way it handles the app drawer was aggravating out of the field. You possibly can activate the standard drawer and extra rapidly find apps, and I like to recommend doing so, particularly if you happen to plan to make use of your telephone for issues apart from gaming.

To its credit score, all the pieces feels constructed to cater to customers who wish to get into video games and spend nearly all of their time there. The Recreation House provides customers management over so many elements of the system in the best way of efficiency and tuning. I discovered it inviting to tinker with choices and customise the expertise.

There are many widgets and shortcuts to sprinkle on your house display screen, a few of that are there by default. If you happen to prefer to control stats and efficiency, you’ll respect them. As for me, I eliminated them and rearranged the format as a result of it felt cluttered.

Efficiency

The REDMAGIC 7 is maybe essentially the most succesful telephone I’ve touched in years. It’s packed high to backside with high-end {hardware}, tuned for gaming, and handles each job I’ve thrown at it. In taking a look at AnTuTu Benchmarks I see that it ranks at the top of the list of at this time’s Android telephones.

Utilizing the shoulder buttons is sweet and useful throughout video games. In actual fact, the extra video games I encountered with button compatibility, the extra I discovered myself pondering that cell gaming is likely to be one thing I may get into over time.

The 6.8-inch show is large and delightful and an actual deal with to make use of. It has an unbelievable picture, excessive refresh price (as much as 165Hz), excessive contact sampling price (as much as 720Hz), and a couple of,400 x 1,080 decision. That’s to say it doesn’t simply look good for graphic-intensive video games, however Netflix and video streaming, too.

Scrolling by the timeline on social media is silky easy and the show registers faucets as successfully as every other telephones I’ve used. To make sure, you’ll wish to toggle the refresh price right down to 60Hz or 90Hz for primary duties and texting. It’s not essential to go larger and it helps with the battery, too.

The turbo fan kicks on if you plug within the charger, guaranteeing issues don’t ever get too heat. If you happen to’ve used a current flagship telephone, you understand that typically charging a telephone whereas enjoying on it may well trigger it to get pretty sizzling.

Between the graphics, the high-resolution display screen and refresh price, and top-tier processor you’ll discover that gaming periods can actually eat into the battery. To that finish, I may need preferred seeing a 5,000mAh energy supply. Many mid-range telephones, and a few entry-level fashions are larger than the REDMAGIC 7’s 4,500mAh battery.

To its credit score, the 65W charging pace could be very fast, taking it from almost depleted to greater than half full in just below fifteen minutes. You must be capable to get from 0% to 100% in round a half hour if you happen to’re simply plugging in and leaving it unattended.

There’s no wi-fi charging functionality right here, however I’m nonetheless torn on whether or not I would like or want that characteristic. In addition to, you can’t cost it wirelessly and play video games on the identical time.

Provided that the telephone leans closely within the path of gaming, I didn’t have excessive expectations for the digital camera. The primary rear shooter is a 64-megapixel digital camera which creates respectable photographs. It’s greater than satisfactory, and if you perform a little post-capture processing, you’ll get nice outcomes worthy of social media and timelines.

The dynamic vary was typically slightly spectacular however the publicity was typically too excessive. That stated, a fast go by Snapseed or one other picture editor cleaned issues up.

The 8-megapixel ultra-wide digital camera and a 2-megapixel macro sensor are okay however don’t appear to seize the identical degree of element. Even in respectable lighting the macro digital camera was extra miss than hit. Luckily, these are modes that I don’t use fairly often.

Conclusion

I actually just like the REDMAGIC 7 as an entire, although I’m not its goal consumer. Efficiency-wise it’s nearly as good as something I’ve examined in current months.

I’m not keen on the working system and interface, particularly out of the field, however a few of that may be remedied within the settings. With that in thoughts, I can see how avid gamers would possibly dig the “get in, sport, and get out” manner it feels.

As a basic telephone consumer, I respect the massive display screen with all of its bells and whistles. I’m additionally a fan of super-fast charging and headphone jacks. I wouldn’t suggest this one for its digital camera expertise, however in any other case it’s top-tier {hardware} at a mid-range value.

If you happen to’re a hardcore cell gamer, or contemplating leveling up within the area, you’d be hard-pressed to discover a extra well-rounded system.

Be taught extra concerning the REDMAGIC 7 and different fashions on the telephone maker’s web site. You possibly can purchase the handset in three colours and configurations. Obsidian ($629) comes with 12GB RAM and 128GB storage; Pulsar ($729) has 16GB RAM with 256GB storage; Supernova ($799) boasts 18GB RAM and 256GB storage.