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REDMAGIC 12 Pro uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme
REDMAGIC has launched its latest gaming phone flagship, the REDMAGIC 12 Pro.
The phone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme, described as a top-end processor.
That chip is usually reserved for the S series refresh, rather than the gaming phone line.
The move puts the processor at the centre of REDMAGIC’s new flagship.
The phone is aimed at gaming smartphone users.
The available information does not give details about its price, specifications beyond the chip, or availability.
No next steps or release plans are stated.
REDMAGIC announced the 12 Pro for global markets on November 3, 2026, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.
The gaming phone has an 8,400mAh battery, a 6.85-inch display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz, and RGB-lit liquid cooling.
The global model offers 80W wired charging, compared with 120W on its Chinese counterpart.
The phone starts at $949 in the US for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with higher-capacity models priced up to $1,199.
Early-bird vouchers are due to be sold from November 12 to 17, and open sales are scheduled to begin November 18.
- Who
- REDMAGIC announced the 12 Pro.
- What
- A gaming smartphone with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, RGB-lit liquid cooling, and an 8,400mAh battery.
- When
- November 3, 2026.
- Where
- The global market, with sales planned in North America, most of the EU, the UK, parts of Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Mexico, and Chile.
- Why
- Not stated.
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REDMAGIC unveiled the 12 Pro+ in China and said it would launch globally as the 12 Pro.
REDMAGIC announced the 12 Pro for global markets.
Early-bird vouchers are due to be sold.
Voucher holders can place orders.
Open sales are scheduled to begin.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- Battery
- 8,400mAh
- Display
- 6.85-inch, 1.5K OLED; up to 185Hz refresh rate
- Starting price
- $949 in the US for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Global charging
- 80W wired
- Open sales
- November 18, 2026
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