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RedMagic 11 Air Launches Globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite, RedCore R4 Chip and Advanced Active Cooling

Highlights

RedMagic 11 Air officially launched with global sales scheduled to start on February 11.
It features a 6.85-inch 1.5K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, RedCore R4 chips, up to 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, an advanced ICE Cooling System and a 7,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
The phone is priced at $469 (12GB+256GB) and $569 (16GB+512GB) under Early Bird offers.

RedMagic 11 Air Launches Globally. (Image credit – Red Magic)

Nubia’s gaming-centric sub-brand, Red Magic, has officially launched the RedMagic 11 Air in global markets following its recent China debut. After teasing the international rollout over the past few days, the company has now confirmed the global version will retain the same specifications as the Chinese model. Here’s more on the model in detail.

RedMagic 11 Air – Display and Design

The RedMagic 11 Air features a 6.85-inch 1.5K display with a resolution of 2,688×1,216 pixels and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. The panel offers a 95.1 per cent screen-to-body ratio and supports Star Shield Eye Protection Technology 2.0, along with 2,592Hz PWM dimming, DC dimming, and SGS low blue light certification for reduced eye strain.

RedMagic 11 Air design and internationally available colour variants. (Image credit – Red Magic)

According to the brand, Magic Touch 3.0 technology enables up to a 960Hz multi-frequency sampling rate and delivers up to 2,500Hz instantaneous touch response, aimed at improving in-game responsiveness.

RedMagic 11 Air – Key Features

At its core, the RedMagic 11 Air is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with Red Magic’s in-house RedCore R4 gaming chip. The device is available with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It runs on RedMagic OS 11.0 based on Android 16.

RedMagic 11 Air key features. (Image credit – Red Magic)

For gamers, the smartphone comes equipped with Cube Sky Engine 3.0, professional shoulder trigger buttons offering a 520Hz touch sampling rate, bypass charging support, and a built-in PC emulator. Thermal management is handled by an ICE Cooling System that combines dual active cooling fans, an extra-thick ice-grade vapour chamber, graphene copper foil, and the Wind Chaser 4.0 cooling setup.

In the camera department, the RedMagic 11 Air houses a dual rear camera system consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera. On the front, it includes a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

The device packs a 7,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging and bypass charging. In terms of physical dimensions, the phone measures 163.82×76.54×7.85mm and weighs 207 grams.

RedMagic 11 Air – Global Pricing and Colour Options

RedMagic 11 Air pricing details. (Image credit – Red Magic)

For international markets, the RedMagic 11 Air is available in Phantom (Black) and Prism (White) colour options.

Under the Early Bird pricing, both variants are priced at $469 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model and $569 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage version. The regular prices for these configurations are set at $499 and $599, respectively.

RedMagic 11 Air – Sale Timeline and Early Bird Offers

RedMagic 11 Air early bird perks. (Image credit – Red Magic)

Red Magic has also outlined the complete sales rollout schedule. The “Discover the Red Magic 11 Air” phase runs from January 29 to February 5. Early Bird Perks will be available between February 5 and February 10, followed by Early Access from February 10 to February 11.

The Open Sale begins on February 11.

As part of the Early Bird offer, customers can pay $1 to receive a $30 discount on the RedMagic 11 Air. The perk also includes one-day early access and a chance to get an exclusive Red Magic phone stand, which will be selected at random.

The company has explained the process for redeeming the Early Bird Perks. Users who purchase the perk between February 5th and February 10th will receive a voucher instantly via email. During the Early Access window on February 10th/11th, buyers must log in to their Red Magic account, visit the product page, and apply the voucher at checkout to avail the discount.

Any eligible free gift will be shipped automatically along with the smartphone order.

FAQs

Q1. What processor powers the RedMagic 11 Air?

Answer. The RedMagic 11 Air is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with Red Magic’s in-house RedCore R4 gaming chip for enhanced gaming performance.

Q2. What are the display specifications of the RedMagic 11 Air?

Answer. It features a 6.85-inch 1.5K display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 95.1% screen-to-body ratio, advanced eye protection, and ultra-fast touch response up to 2,500Hz.

Q3. How does the RedMagic 11 Air handle cooling during gaming?

Answer. The phone uses an ICE Cooling System with dual active cooling fans, a thick vapour chamber, graphene copper foil, and Wind Chaser 4.0 technology for efficient thermal management.

Q4. What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the RedMagic 11 Air?

Answer. It packs a 7,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging and bypass charging, ensuring long gaming sessions with rapid recharge times.

Q5. What is the global pricing and availability of the RedMagic 11 Air?

Answer. The device is available globally in Phantom (Black) and Prism (White). Early Bird pricing is $469 (12GB+256GB) and $569 (16GB+512GB), with regular prices at $499 and $599. Global sales begin February 11.