RedMagic 11S Pro series launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and huge 8000mAh battery

ZTE has officially introduced the RedMagic 11S series with a few upgrades to its 11 Pro lineup. The 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ have arrived with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, improved cooling, and a larger battery while keeping the same gamer-centric design as the older 11 Pro model. 

The series focuses on refining gaming performance and battery endurance over anything else. So in this article, I will discuss everything you need to know about the RedMagic 11S series, including its specs, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal. 

RedMagic 11S Pro Series Overview

What’s new in the series?

Overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip

The highlight upgrade of the RedMagic 11S Pro series is the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version processor. While based on the same flagship platform, the prime core is tuned to reach a higher peak CPU speed of up to 4.74GHz, up from the standard 4.61GHz found in the 11 Pro.

This results in more stable frame rates and slightly better sustained performance during heavy gaming sessions.

Battery and cooling upgrades

The RedMagic 11S Pro series also brings changes in battery capacity and thermal management. The 11S Pro packs a larger 8,000mAh battery paired with 80W wired charging, for longer gaming sessions, while the 11S Pro+ comes with the same 7,500mAh battery as its predecessor with faster 120W wired charging. Likewise, both phones support 80W wireless charging.

On the cooling side, the 11S Pro+ has a dual cooling setup, which features both a physical cooling fan and a pulsating liquid cooling system to keep the temperature under control during heavy gaming. Meanwhile, the standard 11S Pro only includes the internal cooling fan without the liquid cooling system. 

What remains familiar?

Design and Display

Talking about the design, the RedMagic 11S series features a similar bold, gamer-centric look with a transparent-style back, RGB lighting, and built-in shoulder triggers as its predecessor, the 11 Pro. Both models are available in Silver Wing and Dark Night color options.

Likewise, these phones come with a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay. The screen can reach up to 2000 nits of peak brightness for outdoor visibility. Additionally, it features an under-display front camera and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for security. 

Camera and Extras

For optics, the RedMagic 11S series has the same dual-camera setup. On the back, you get a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide lens. On the front, it features a 16MP under-display camera to maintain the full-screen gaming experience. 

The RedMagic 11S series also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is now rare to see on flagship smartphones, and has an IPX8 water resistance rating. On the software side, it ships with RedMagic OS 11.5 based on Android 16 out of the box.

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Should you go for the RedMagic 11S Pro series? 

If you already own the RedMagic 11 Pro, the 11S series may not feel like a huge upgrade for everyday use. Still, if you want the faster chipset, better cooling, or the larger 8,000mAh battery on the standard 11S Pro might find it worth considering.

However, if you’re upgrading from an older phone or want a dedicated gaming device, the 11S series offers better gaming performance and battery life while keeping the same gamer-focused experience intact.

RedMagic 11S Pro Series Specifications:

• Design and build: 163.8 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm, 230 g, Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, glass back, IPX8 water resistant
• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version (3nm mobile platform)
• Memory:
  • RedMagic 11S Pro: 12 RAM, 256GB storage
  • RedMagic 11S Pro+: up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage
• Software and UI: RedMagi OS 11.5 on top of Android 16
• Rear Camera: Dual setup: 50MP main and a 50MP ultrawide lens
• Front Camera: 16MP under-display
• Security: 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (in-display)
• Connectivity: Dual-Sim (Nano), WiFi-7, Bluetooth 6, GPS/ Glonass/ Galileo/ BDS, NFC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity
• Battery:
  • RedMagic 11S Pro:  8000mAh battery with 80W wired charging, 80W wireless charging
  • RedMagic 11S Pro+: 75000mAh battery with 120W wired charging, 80W wireless charging

RedMagic 11S Pro Series Availability and Price in Nepal

The RedMagic 11S Pro in China starts at CNY 5,499 for the 12/256GB configuration, while the RedMagic 11S Pro+ starts at CNY 6,199 for the 12/256GB variant and CNY 7,999 for the 16GB/1TB storage version. If launched here, you can expect the RedMagic 11S Pro, priced somewhere around NPR 124,599 for the 12/256GB model, and the 11S Pro+ to be priced at NPR 140,499 for the base variant.