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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£820RAM capacity:24 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:6.8 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 75% of smartphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

25%

8.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

6.2

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

9.3

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

â–²Better than 76%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £820
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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

25%

8.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

6.2

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

9.3

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

7.1
Brand name
ZTE
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which is faster than processors in 86.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
24 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 24 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 96.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
1 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 94.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.36 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.36 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 92.8% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 52.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 83% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.8 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.8 inches which is larger than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1116x 2480 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1116x2480 px which is higher than that of 71.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
400 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 400 ppi which is higher than that of 56.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
165 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 165 W which is faster than in 99.6% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164 mm which is taller than 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Width
76.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.4 mm which is wider than 60.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.9 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.9 mm which is thicker than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
230 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 230 g which is heavier than 86.2% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
99,712 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 99,712 cm³ which is larger than 61.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 16 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 5x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (165 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    165 W vs 33 W
  • 40% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.36 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4.3x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (13,388 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    13,388 vs 3,115
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (132 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    132 vs 99.5
  • 2.19x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2060 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,060 vs 942
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 16 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 40% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.36 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4.3x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (13,388 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    13,388 vs 3,115
  • 2.19x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2060 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,060 vs 942
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.36 GHz & 4x2.8 GHz & 3x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.36 GHz & 4x2.8 GHz & 3x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 3.81x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (14,583 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    14,583 vs 3,825
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 3.16x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (3,873 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    3,873 vs 1,226
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2.07x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (5,231 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    5,231 vs 2,533
  • 2x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 52.7% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    4,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 88.8% higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (1,148 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    1,148 vs 608
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 5% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (6.3 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    6.3 W vs 6 W
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has an under-display front camera
    This smartphone has an under-display front camera, the average smartphone does not. 1.4% of smartphones feature this technology.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.2 vs 2
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1116x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1116x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 1.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (400 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    400 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 5x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (165 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    165 W vs 33 W
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (132 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    132 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 24.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (719 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    719 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 32.6% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (445 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    445 nits vs 660 nits
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 17.2% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (230 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    230 g vs 196.2 g
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 3.15x more expensive
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£820 vs £260).
    £820 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.14 vs 7.3).
    7.14 vs 7.34
  • 24.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (719 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    719 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 32.6% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (445 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    445 nits vs 660 nits
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 109.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (784 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    784 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 17.2% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (230 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    230 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.6 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    July 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.4 mm vs 76 mm

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What customers like about ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB)

  • Outstanding performance due to the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which handles all demanding games smoothly and often outperforms competitors like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
  • Excellent battery life, with the large 5,000mAh/6,000mAh capacity often lasting a full day of intensive use or two days of moderate use.
  • Extremely fast 165W wired charging (on the Plus model) or 65W/80W charging on the Pro model, which can charge the phone in a very short time.
  • Immersive, notchless 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that provides a true full-screen experience for gaming and media consumption.
  • Effective cooling system, including a built-in fan and vapor chamber, which helps manage heat during long gaming sessions.
  • Great value for money, offering top-tier gaming specs at a competitive price point compared to other flagship phones.
  • Useful gaming-specific features, such as pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers and a comprehensive 'Game Space' software UI for customization.
  • Solid build quality and a sleek, less overtly 'gamer' design (especially the matte black version) that is still eye-catching.
  • Quality audio experience, including good-sounding stereo speakers with DTS Ultra X surround sound and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Ample storage options, including UFS 4.0 flash storage for fast game loading times.

What customers don't like about ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB)

  • Poor camera quality overall, especially the under-display selfie camera which produces very soft, low-detail photos, and a mediocre ultrawide lens.
  • Subpar software experience, with a clunky, sometimes buggy UI and issues with app notifications and translations.
  • Limited and short software and security update support compared to rivals, meaning the phone may not receive updates beyond one major Android version.
  • No official water or dust resistance rating, largely due to the necessary cooling vents.
  • The phone's blocky design and sharper edges can be uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time for some users.
  • The built-in fan can be noisy when running at full speed.
  • The screen's maximum brightness can be an issue in direct sunlight, and the under-display camera area is sometimes visible as a spot of discoloration.
  • The phone may not support all network bands for certain carriers, particularly in the US.

Verdict

The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is a top-tier gaming smartphone designed for extreme performance, featuring a custom, overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version processor and an unprecedented 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with a massive 1TB UFS 4.0 storage capacity. Key pros include its stunning 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a massive 6000mAh dual-cell battery supporting ultra-fast 165W wired charging (market dependent), and an integrated ICE 12.0 liquid-cooling system with a physical fan to manage heat during intense gaming sessions. A potential con is its bulky design, which might not appeal to users preferring sleeker, more conventional devices, and the advanced 165W charger may not be included in all regional packages.

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