REDMAGIC 7 evaluation

I don’t race automobiles for a residing however I can definitely recognize 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 final word in cell gaming. With two fashions to select from right here in 2022, the 7 and seven Professional, I’ve been capable of check out the previous.

On condition 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’s simply going to be a lot reminiscence and efficiency that I gained’t actually acknowledge issues in the actual world.

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

Design

There’s no mistaking the REDMAGIC line for another model of telephone. Whereas they’re totally different from yr to yr, they carry over hallmarks and telltale signature designs. The REDMAGIC 7 is not any exception.

That is is a beautiful telephone with a very distinctive design and shade mixture. It’s provided 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 a couple of clear spots. It’s very enjoyable to have a look at and is not like the rest available on the market. The very last thing you wish to do is disguise or obscure this attention-grabbing look with a case; thankfully, REDMAGIC offers a transparent protecting case so you possibly can showcase 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 many who have a most popular pair of gaming headphones or earbuds. As for the fan, that mechanically activates to maintain the telephone cool throughout recreation periods.

You gained’t see it, however there’s a handful of issues protecting 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 fair grippier expertise that helps when gaming. It doesn’t add an excessive amount of bulk and I feel 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 onerous dedication on any updates, I think it can decide up Android 13 later this yr.

I’ve seen studies 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 normally, 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 images, as an example, produced outcomes with a watermark in them. You may go into the settings and alter this, however I’d relatively it’s an opt-in choice. I’m not making an attempt to promote any corporations with my images.

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

To its credit score, every part feels constructed to cater to customers who wish to get into video games and spend nearly all of their time there. The Sport House offers customers management over so many facets 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 private home display, a few of that are there by default. For those who wish to control stats and efficiency, you’ll recognize them. As for me, I eliminated them and rearranged the structure as a result of it felt cluttered.

Efficiency

The REDMAGIC 7 is maybe probably 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 process I’ve thrown at it. In taking a look at AnTuTu Benchmarks I see that it ranks on the high of the checklist of at the moment’s Android telephones.

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

The 6.8-inch show is huge and delightful and an actual deal with to make use of. It has an unbelievable picture, excessive refresh fee (as much as 165Hz), excessive contact sampling fee (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 clean and the show registers faucets as successfully as another telephones I’ve used. To make sure, you’ll wish to toggle the refresh fee right down to 60Hz or 90Hz for fundamental duties and texting. It’s not essential to go larger and it helps with the battery, too.

The turbo fan kicks on once you plug within the charger, guaranteeing issues don’t ever get too heat. For those who’ve used a latest flagship telephone, that typically charging a telephone whereas taking part in on it will possibly trigger it to get pretty sizzling.

Between the graphics, the high-resolution display and refresh fee, and top-tier processor you’ll discover that gaming periods can actually eat into the battery. To that finish, I might 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 practically depleted to greater than half full in slightly below fifteen minutes. It is best to be capable of get from 0% to 100% in round a half hour in case you’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 need or want that function. Apart from, you can not cost it wirelessly and play video games on the similar time.

On condition that the telephone leans closely within the course of gaming, I didn’t have excessive expectations for the digicam. The principle rear shooter is a 64-megapixel digicam which creates first rate 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 usually relatively spectacular however the publicity was typically too excessive. That stated, a fast move by Snapseed or one other photograph editor cleaned issues up.

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

Conclusion

I actually just like the REDMAGIC 7 as an entire, though I’m not its goal consumer. Efficiency-wise it’s pretty much as good as something I’ve examined in latest 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 players would possibly dig the “get in, recreation, and get out” manner it feels.

As a common telephone consumer, I recognize the massive display 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 digicam expertise, however in any other case it’s top-tier {hardware} at a mid-range value.

For those who’re a hardcore cell gamer, or contemplating leveling up within the house, you’d be hard-pressed to discover a extra well-rounded system.

Be taught extra in regards to the REDMAGIC 7 and different fashions on the telephone maker’s web site. You may buy 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.