nubia Red Magic 5S review

28 August 2020


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  • 30 Aug 2020

pallavmohan, 29 Aug 2020I think it's way to expensive. I'd better buy an ... moreAre you for real , this device is half the price of an iPhone with specs to match , redmagic 5g over iPhone anyday of the week

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    • mrB
    • 30 Aug 2020

    It looks a very nice phone but I just wonder if it is a water resistant (IP68)?

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      • MrfearTT
      • LBi
      • 29 Aug 2020

      trk20 , 29 Aug 2020How's the fan holding up on it? I'm thinking of g... moreI have a red magic 3s that fell a couple of times. The fan still works as new with no problem.

        I think it's way to expensive. I'd better buy an iPhone rather than spending on this

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          • Tusharma
          • U@k
          • 29 Aug 2020

          Looks like this is made for the gaming but the gamers could face connectivity issues due to Snapdragon 865 processor.

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            • GrahamD
            • nx5
            • 29 Aug 2020

            Anyone else think it looks like Spider Man's phone?

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              • trk20
              • Bw5
              • 29 Aug 2020

              MagicMonkeyBoy, 28 Aug 2020I have a Red Magic. And it is a beast of gaming phone. It d... moreHow's the fan holding up on it? I'm thinking of getting one since it has all the features I want in my price range but I plan on using it for 3~ years if I can get away with it.

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                • Anonymous
                • 3Rs
                • 29 Aug 2020

                Excellent battery life and excellent audio quality and loudness according to review.
                I liked back color too. Cool.
                God job Nubia.

                  MrWong, 28 Aug 2020Monster performance, but the software is a joke. Translatio... moreAtleast It doesn't throttle after half an hour.

                    Gaming phone rating this year :

                    1st Place : ROG 3.
                    2nd Place : Lenovo Legion Pro.
                    3rd Place : Xiaomi Black Shark 3.

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                      • DkQ
                      • 28 Aug 2020

                      donno why do we need the so called gaming phones since nowadays even midrangers can do good gaming.
                      this phone looks so futuristic though 👍

                        Cons of smartphone is that there is not many games which can support that high refresh rate? That is not fault of smartphone. Also, this phone have 50% lower price compared to rog 3. Also, when phone have 144hz refresh rate, it's normal that battery will drain faster. Phone is great and there shouldn't be imagine cons like in this rewiew.

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                          • Really 8k 30fps
                          • 7tn
                          • 28 Aug 2020

                          It says 8k 15fps on the website and your specs page.

                          https://global.redmagic.gg/pages/redmagic-5s-specs

                          Is it actually 8k 30fps, or is it interpolated? Here it says 30fps.

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                            • 39y
                            • 28 Aug 2020

                            Sarkirssian, 28 Aug 2020I only use phones to phone, mailing, sms and work. I hav... moreSo don't buy one? Simple really

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                              • Sarkirssian
                              • B1n
                              • 28 Aug 2020

                              I only use phones to phone, mailing, sms and work.

                              I have no joy in playing with it.

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                                • Cr4zyMel
                                • ftb
                                • 28 Aug 2020

                                When is this phone coming to South Africa where Pubg is our life we need better gaming phones here than the Samsung S10 and S20 range

                                  Mentioning Lenovo Legion Duel/Pro seems inappropriate. I think they are wrapping up their mobile business. Been more than a month since announcement, still no trace of sales outside China.

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                                    • Dometalican
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                                    • 28 Aug 2020

                                    There's no reason for this phone's existence. It's like Nubia didn't listen to any of the criticisms such as lack of adaptable refresh rate, still using a smaller battery, barebones and limited software, and still not enough LTE/5G bands for global use

                                    It's a skip for me. I know it's cheaper than most but still.

                                      Don't worry... The Black Shark 3 'S' Pro will be launched soon... That will put everyone back in there place...

                                        I have a Red Magic. And it is a beast of gaming phone. It does make a really good daily driver too... The camera is not too bad actually. You can get some surprising shots sometimes. But when it comes to an immersive gaming experience... Wow!!! Buckle up. Harness your seat belt. And grab the bull by the horns... This phone is a like beast that struggles to be tamed. GSMArena. That is a pretty good review. Well done. I hope you enjoyed red magic and gaming phones in general. To be honest gaming phones have been hard to get hold of due to popular demand. Red Magic have been struggling to keep up with demand. Alongside with Black Shark. The gaming sphere and realm of the market is exploding in popularity. Personally I thought we where a small niche in the market. That was simply just growing in traction... But to be quite frank. Companies can't keep up with demand. I do hope that the west is not able to get there hands on gaming phones. As they don't seem to appreciate the gaming phone enough. So I hope that the gaming phones are available around the world apart from Europe and America. At least this will give us the edge over our competitors. Enjoy gaming where ever you are. And make sure you have a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Because if you do this. Gaming sessions can actually be healthy for you. Scientifically proved. But you must be self disciplined. Healthy lifestyle and balanced. Enjoy! Make sure your first place though. Essential.