RedMagic 12 Pro – a gaming beast has arrived in Europe! Check out our review!

Thanks to our review of the RedMagic 12 Pro, you can get to know this device right as it makes its European debut!

Now, let’s look at the pricing. While this new model is more expensive than its predecessors, the price point remains reasonable when you consider the device's specifications. It comes in three color options: the graphite-black "Nightfreeze," the light-toned "Subzero," and the blue "Skyfrost" (which will be available at a later date). The pricing—which varies based on the color of the device—is as follows:

• 12+256 GB (Nightfreeze only) - 899 euros
• 16+512 GB (Nightfreeze, Subzero, and Skyfrost) - 999 euros
• 16 GB + 1 TB (Nightfreeze and Subzero) - 1199 euros

Now, let’s take a look at the specifications. The RedMagic 12 Pro is quite similar to the RedMagic 12 Pro+—which was recently unveiled in China—though it differs in a few details. The European version still features a high-capacity 8400 mAh battery, though it supports slightly slower 80W charging, compared to the 100W charging found in the Chinese model. It also retains 22.5W reverse charging and wireless (inductive) charging. Aside from these, there are essentially no other differences between the Chinese and European variants.

The RedMagic 12 Pro features a distinctively styled body with a metal frame and Gorilla Glass 7i on both the front and back. The device’s chassis is sealed to an IP68/IP69 rating; however, the built-in fan is rated only at IPX8, meaning it lacks dust protection. This fan is part of an elaborate cooling system—complemented by the "AquaCore" liquid cooling setup, which has been expanded compared to the previous RedMagic generation. Additionally, there is a large vapor chamber and a "Liquid Metal 4.0" composite, both designed to dissipate heat from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. The processor is further supported by dedicated chips: the RedCore R5, which optimizes gaming performance, and the RedMagic G1, which handles upscaling for both refresh rates and resolution (up to 2K) in select titles.

Also noteworthy is the 6.85-inch OLED display, which features a perfectly rectangular shape—free from any cutouts for a selfie camera—and is framed by symmetrical bezels measuring just 0.96 mm in width. The display operates at a resolution of 2688 x 1216 pixels with a refresh rate of up to 185 Hz. The panel features a new BOE X11 luminescent coating and achieves a peak brightness of 1900 nits, reaching as high as 5000 nits in specific areas. The touch panel has a constant sampling rate of 500 Hz, which can be momentarily boosted to 5000 Hz. The display utilizes 2592 Hz PWM dimming at lower brightness levels, switching to DC dimming at higher levels. Furthermore, the smartphone includes side-mounted gaming triggers with a 520 Hz sampling rate, as well as an additional "Magic Key" that opens the gaming menu but can also be assigned other functions.

The RedMagic 12 Pro is also equipped with an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner, an infrared blaster, RGB lighting, an X-axis vibration motor, and 5G connectivity with omnidirectional antennas, along with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC. The smartphone also features symmetrical stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; unfortunately, this generation no longer includes a 3.5mm headphone jack. In terms of photography—as is often the case—RedMagic doesn’t exactly spoil its users; it offers two 50-megapixel cameras (a main one and a wide-angle one), along with a ninth-generation under-display selfie camera that is completely invisible. It features a 16-megapixel resolution and improved AI processing algorithms, though, unfortunately, its image quality still falls short of traditional hole-punch cameras. It is limited to Full HD video recording, whereas the rear camera is capable of recording in up to 8K. The smartphone runs on the Android 17 operating system with the RedMagic OS 12 interface. The device measures 163.03 x 75.96 x 8.55 mm and weighs 223 g.