Red Magic 11 Pro debuts with a dual liquid and air cooling system.

New gaming smartphones from the ZTE sub-brand, the Red Magic 11 Pro and Red Magic 11 Pro+, were unveiled in China today. They are the first on the market to feature dual liquid and air cooling systems.

According to the manufacturer, the Red Magic 11 Pro series takes mobile gaming to the next level by solving one of the biggest challenges for high-performance smartphones: heat. The world's first dual liquid and air cooling system ensures maximum performance even during the most intense gaming sessions. Liquid cooling, traditionally limited to PCs and high-end servers, has now been integrated into the smartphone's compact chassis. The system uses AI server-grade fluorinated liquid, ensuring stable operation in temperatures ranging from -60 to 108°C. A 0.85mm ceramic micropump and patented shock-absorbing materials ensure reliability, confirmed by thousands of drop tests from a height of 1.5 meters. IPX8 waterproofing and a dustproof design prove that high-performance liquid cooling and full waterproofness can coexist. Enhanced air cooling is provided by the waterproof Turbo Fan 4.0, spinning at 24,000 RPM. This, combined with the 4D Cooler VC system and Liquid Metal 3.0 technology, creates a four-layer heat dissipation system. Together, these innovations increase overall cooling efficiency by 50%.

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The translucent blue ring on the back rotates smoothly, creating a distinctive, futuristic look that blurs the line between functionality and design. Maintaining the Red Magic's signature flat, edged design, the device is balanced and comfortable to hold, with no protruding camera. The series continues the brand's tradition of transparent design, offering four striking finishes: Transparent Black, Transparent Silver, Black, and Silver.

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The Red Magic 11 Pro series combines the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 Pro storage for high performance. Optimized by Energy Cube 3.0, the device achieves AnTuTu scores exceeding 4358 million and maintains a stable frame rate in real-world gaming. Titles like Honkai: Star Rail run at 60 fps at maximum graphics settings and Wuthering Waves at 90 fps at ultra settings, with virtually linear frame rates. Ultra Graphics Engine 3.0, combined with the in-house developed RedCore R4, allows over 200 domestic games to be upscaled to 2K resolution at 144 Hz. Deep integration with popular titles like Arena Breakout enables ray tracing across the entire map, delivering stunning visuals and an immersive gaming experience.

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The 8000mAh battery, combined with 120W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, ensures uninterrupted gameplay, allowing players to focus on victory. The battery provides up to 13 hours of continuous MOBA gameplay at full frame rate and 10 hours of shooter sessions, outlasting the competition in terms of endurance. Bypass charging technology allows players to play while charging without impacting battery life. The Full-Screen Display 2.0 delivers an impressive 95.3% screen-to-body ratio, eliminating notches and punch-holes. The display utilizes BOE X10 backlit materials, reducing power consumption by 10%, extending battery life by 30%, and improving color accuracy and motion responsiveness, ensuring every image is vibrant and fluid. Support for a 2688 x 1216 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate ensures clear images and smooth gaming motion. In addition to performance, the Red Magic 11 Pro series features Star Shield Eye Protection 2.0, an eye-protection system that uses AI to detect ambient light to dynamically adjust brightness and colour temperature, reducing eye strain.

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The Red Magic 11 Pro series introduces the all-new Synaptics touch system, offering an instantaneous 3000Hz touch polling rate and a 360Hz full-screen polling rate, reducing lag and improving responsiveness even during intense gameplay. Combined with MagicTouch 3.0, the system prevents mistouches, ensures seamless touch and a fast response, even in sweaty conditions. For gaming control, the 11 Pro series is equipped with industry-leading 520Hz triggers, providing millisecond-level response. The extra-large touch surface, combined with anti-sweat algorithms, ensures precise input and minimizes accidental touches. The device also debuts with an ultrasonic 3D fingerprint reader, significantly speeding up unlocking while it allows for low-light access without excessive brightness.

The Red Magic 11 Pro series features dual 50-megapixel cameras that capture high-quality cityscapes and underwater shots. AI-powered features like object removal and image enhancement allow gamers to recover otherwise unusable photos. For professional streamers, the 11 Pro sets a new standard with advanced screencasting and live streaming capabilities, supporting wired and wireless 8K 60Hz and 4K 144Hz output. Real-world testing showed that Delta Force's hour-long live streams ran at a stable 120 frames per second, with smooth operation and effective thermal management.

Red Magic 11 Pro smartphones are available in China starting today in the following configurations: