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Red Magic 12 seriesRelease date, price, specs and rumors

Every claim about the Red Magic 12 series in one place: what Red Magic has said about the China 12 Pro+ and the global 12 Pro, plus leaks on the battery, charging, screen and price, each labeled and dated.

Updated · 18 confirmed · 6 reported · 12 rumors

When we could hear more

Out nowRed Magic 12 Pro+ China launch, 2:30 p.m. Beijing time (2:30 a.m. ET)
  • Announced?Confirmed Yes, in China, as the Red Magic 12 Pro+. Red Magic unveils it at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Beijing time, 2:30 a.m. ET. Reservations are open.
  • Release dateConfirmed No sale date yet. Red Magic’s China store says sales are “coming soon”. Its global account named the Red Magic 12 Pro and said more details come Oct. 15.
  • PriceConfirmed No price yet. The 11 Pro+ started at CNY 5,699 in China. In the US, the 11 Pro sells from $749 on Red Magic’s North America partner store.
  • SpecsConfirmed Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a flat screen with an under-display camera and 0.96mm bezels, a built-in fan and RGB liquid cooling.
  • ScreenConfirmed Red Magic’s gaming phone chief teased a 185Hz screen with no camera hole hours before launch. The 11 Pro tops out at 144Hz.
  • Battery and chargingRumor Not announced. A well-known leaker says 8,400mAh, 120W wired and 80W wireless. Another rumor claims 9,000 to 10,000mAh.
  • US and EuropeConfirmed No date. Red Magic sells in the US through its North America partner store and in Europe through its EU store. Last year the global 11 Pro went on sale about a month after China.

Confirmed so far

Only what the company has said, filed or listed.

  1. Red Magic launched the Red Magic 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ in China. The 11 Pro+ started at CNY 5,699 (12GB/256GB) and topped out at CNY 7,699 (24GB/1TB), with an 8,000mAh battery, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging.Red Magic’s China launch event
  2. Red Magic announced the global Red Magic 11 Pro. Its North America partner store lists it at $749 (12GB/256GB), $849 (16GB/512GB) and $999 (24GB/1TB); its global store lists $699 to $999.Red Magic’s online stores
  3. Red Magic launched the Red Magic 11S Pro outside China. Its North America partner store lists it at $849 and $949; its global store lists $799 and $899.Red Magic’s online stores
  4. Red Magic gaming phone chief Jiang Chao teased ninth-generation under-display camera technology under the Red Magic 12 Pro tag.a Red Magic executive’s Weibo post
  5. Red Magic named the Red Magic 12 Pro+ as its next flagship and started selling a CNY 100 advance perks package for first-sale buyers. Its teasers showed a lighter, thinner body with rounder corners and shoulder triggers.Red Magic posts on Weibo
  6. Red Magic confirmed the 12 Pro+ uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and said it arrives in October.Red Magic’s Weibo account
  7. Red Magic set the China launch event for Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Beijing time, 2:30 a.m. ET.Red Magic posts on Weibo
  8. Red Magic’s global account posted a teaser reading “PROJECT_12_PRO LOADING...”. It gave no date or markets.a Red Magic post on X
  9. Red Magic said reservations were open at its China store and JD. It showed a fully flat design with a transparent RGB back and called the 12 Pro+ “the best-feeling Red Magic flagship yet”: lighter, thinner and rounder.Red Magic posts on Weibo
  10. Red Magic said the 12 Pro+ has an upgraded pulse liquid-cooling engine and called it the industry’s first phone with RGB liquid cooling.Red Magic’s Weibo account
  11. Red Magic teased a built-in active fan, “Drive Wind 5.0”, and an upgraded ICE cooling system that covers all heat sources.Red Magic posts on Weibo
  12. Red Magic’s global blog said Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon platform will power an upcoming Red Magic flagship, without naming the phone.Red Magic’s global blog
  13. Red Magic confirmed 0.96mm screen bezels and its ninth-generation under-display camera, which leaves no punch hole.Red Magic posts on Weibo
  14. Red Magic said the 12 Pro+ has an upgraded built-in PC game emulator to run AAA games.Red Magic’s Weibo account
  15. Red Magic’s global account named the Red Magic 12 Pro, showed its 0.96mm bezels next to the 11 Pro’s 1.25mm and said more information “drops tomorrow”. Its Oct. 9 and Oct. 13 posts teased upgraded AquaCore liquid cooling.Red Magic posts on X
  16. Hours before launch, Jiang Chao teased a 185Hz screen with no camera hole: “185Hz is not rare, but how hard is it to make a full screen at 185Hz?”a Red Magic executive’s Weibo post
  17. Red Magic’s China reservation page lists sales as “coming soon”. First-day buyers get 12 interest-free installments (24 for students), a trade-in subsidy of up to CNY 1,600 and a choice of insurance, a Cooler 6 Pro+ or GTBuds earbuds.Red Magic’s China store
  18. Red Magic’s global store and its North America partner store list no Red Magic 12 Pro. The newest phones are the 11S Pro and 11 Pro.Red Magic’s online stores

Rumors and reports

Not confirmed. Each line shows where the claim comes from, when it first appeared and where it stands today.

Release date

  • RumorThe Red Magic 12 Pro series would debut in October 2026.a Chinese leaker · first seen Aug 20, 2026Confirmed Red Magic said “in October” on Sept. 22 and set the China event for Oct. 15.

Price

  • RumorThe 12 Pro+ would cost CNY 6,000 to 7,000, or start at CNY 7,000.unnamed Chinese social media accounts · first seen Sep 2026Holding Red Magic has not given a price. The 11 Pro+ started at CNY 5,699.

Design

  • ReportedOfficial images show three transparent colors: Dark Night, Ice Blue and Silver Wing.reports on Red Magic’s design images · first seen Oct 8, 2026Holding

Display

  • RumorThe new phone would keep an under-display selfie camera instead of a punch hole.a Chinese leaker · first seen Aug 20, 2026Confirmed Red Magic teased its ninth-generation under-display camera on Sept. 10 and Oct. 13, 2026.
  • RumorThe screen’s refresh rate would rise above the 11 Pro’s 144Hz.a leak reported by tech sites, source not named · first seen Sep 23, 2026Confirmed Red Magic’s gaming phone chief teased a 185Hz full screen on Oct. 14, 2026.
  • RumorThe 12 Pro+ would have a 6.85-inch flat 1.5K screen.unnamed Chinese social media accounts · first seen Sep 2026Holding Red Magic has confirmed a flat screen but not its size or resolution. The 11 Pro’s screen is 6.85 inches.
  • ReportedThe 12 Pro+ uses a 185Hz BOE screen with its own display chip and a new X11 light-emitting material.reports on a Weibo teaser; sites disagree on whether it came from Red Magic · first seen Oct 13, 2026Holding On Oct. 14 Red Magic’s gaming phone chief teased 185Hz. BOE, the chip and the material are not in text we could check.
  • RumorThe screen runs at 165Hz in general use and reaches 185Hz only in more than 35 supported games.a tech site citing Nubia; we could not find the original statement · first seen Oct 14, 2026Holding

Specs

  • RumorThe Red Magic 12 would use Qualcomm’s next flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, built on a 2nm process.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Jul 14, 2026Confirmed Red Magic confirmed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 on Sept. 22, 2026.

Performance

  • ReportedA Geekbench 7 listing for a Nubia NX819J, read as the 12 Pro+, showed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 16GB of RAM and Android 17, with 2,424 single-core and 11,183 multi-core points.a Geekbench listing · first seen Oct 2, 2026Holding A later run on Oct. 4 scored much higher. Both are pre-release tests.
  • ReportedA second Geekbench 7 run of the NX819J scored 3,677 single-core and 12,679 multi-core points, the highest seen for the chip.a Geekbench listing · first seen Oct 4, 2026Holding Higher than Qualcomm’s own figures and other phones with the same chip. One run, pre-release.

Charging

  • RumorThe Red Magic 12 Pro+ would support 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, the same as the China 11 Pro+.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Sep 23, 2026Holding Not confirmed before launch. Last year the global 11 Pro was cut to 80W wired.

Battery

  • RumorThe Red Magic 12 Pro+ would have an 8,400mAh battery.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Sep 23, 2026Holding Not confirmed before launch. The China 11 Pro+ had 8,000mAh. Another rumor claims 9,000 to 10,000mAh.
  • RumorThe battery would be 9,000 to 10,000mAh.unnamed Chinese social media accounts · first seen Sep 2026Holding Conflicts with the 8,400mAh leak from a leaker with a stronger record.

Features

  • RumorThe Red Magic 12 would get an upgraded cooling system that combines liquid and air cooling.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Jul 14, 2026Confirmed On Oct. 9 and 10, 2026, Red Magic teased upgraded liquid cooling with RGB lighting and a built-in “Drive Wind 5.0” fan.
  • ReportedThe liquid-cooling pump rises to 130kPa from 100kPa while drawing 20mW, the loop covers the chip and battery, and the fan spins up to 25,500rpm.reports on Red Magic’s teaser images · first seen Oct 9, 2026Holding Red Magic’s teaser text we could check names the upgraded pump and fan but not these numbers.
  • ReportedRed Magic announced Dolby Atmos and symmetrical 1115E stereo speakers.reports on Red Magic’s teasers · first seen Oct 11, 2026Holding

Name

  • RumorRed Magic would drop the standard 12 Pro in China and launch only the 12 Pro+.a leak reported by tech sites, source not named · first seen Sep 23, 2026Holding All of Red Magic’s China teasers name only the 12 Pro+. Its global account names the “12 Pro”.

Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Red Magic 11 Pro vs OnePlus 16

Red Magic 11 Pro and OnePlus 16 specs are official. Red Magic 12 Pro+ lines are official teasers, reports or rumors before the Oct. 15 launch. 11 Pro figures are for the global model unless noted.

Red Magic 12 Pro+ (unveiling Oct. 15)Red Magic 11 Pro (on sale)OnePlus 16 (out in China)
ReleaseOfficial: China launch Oct. 15, 2026; sale date and global date not setOfficial: launched in China Oct. 17, 2025; global sales from Nov. 18, 2025Official: launched in China Oct. 12, 2026; on sale Oct. 13 Beijing time
PriceNo credible leak. Red Magic gives prices at launchOfficial: $749 (12GB/256GB) to $999 (24GB/1TB) on Red Magic’s North America partner storeOfficial: CNY 5,699 to CNY 8,199 at first sale; no US price
ChipOfficial: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6Official: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 plus Red Magic’s RedCore R4Official: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm)
DisplayOfficial: flat screen, 0.96mm bezels, no camera hole; 185Hz teased. Rumor: 165Hz in general use, 185Hz in some gamesOfficial: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 2688x1216, up to 144Hz, no camera holeOfficial: 6.78-inch flat OLED, 165Hz, up to 185Hz in games
CoolingOfficial: built-in “Drive Wind 5.0” fan and upgraded liquid cooling with RGB lightingOfficial: AquaCore liquid cooling and a 24,000rpm fanNone: no built-in fan
BatteryRumor: 8,400mAh; another rumor says 9,000 to 10,000mAhOfficial: 7,500mAh (8,000mAh on China models)Official: 9,000mAh (8,780mAh rated)
ChargingRumor: 120W wired, 80W wirelessOfficial: 80W wired, 80W wireless (120W wired in China)Official: 100W wired, 50W wireless
CamerasOfficial: ninth-generation under-display selfie camera; rear camera specs not givenOfficial: 50MP + 50MP + 2MP rear, 16MP under-display selfieOfficial: 200MP main, 50MP 3x periscope, 50MP ultrawide; 50MP selfie

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Red Magic 12 FAQ

When does the Red Magic 12 Pro+ come out?

Confirmed Red Magic unveils it in China on Oct. 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Beijing time, which is 2:30 a.m. ET. It has not set a sale date. Its China store says sales are “coming soon”.

How much will the Red Magic 12 Pro+ cost?

Confirmed Red Magic has not given a price, and there is no credible leak; unnamed accounts guess CNY 6,000 to 7,000. The 11 Pro+ started at CNY 5,699 in China, and the global 11 Pro sells from $749 on Red Magic’s North America partner store.

Will the Red Magic 12 Pro come to the US?

Confirmed Not announced yet. Red Magic’s global account has named the “12 Pro” and said more details come Oct. 15, and its North America partner store lists the 11 Pro from $749. Last year the global 11 Pro went on sale Nov. 18, 2025, about a month after China.

What gaming features does the Red Magic 12 Pro+ have?

Confirmed Red Magic has teased a built-in “Drive Wind 5.0” fan, upgraded liquid cooling with RGB lighting, reshaped shoulder triggers and an upgraded built-in PC game emulator for AAA games. Its gaming phone chief also teased a 185Hz screen.

What is the difference between the Red Magic 12 Pro and 12 Pro+?

Confirmed In China, Red Magic has teased only the 12 Pro+. Its global account teases a “12 Pro”. Last year the global 11 Pro had a 7,500mAh battery and 80W wired charging, against 8,000mAh and 120W on the China models.

What chip does the Red Magic 12 Pro+ use?

Confirmed Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Red Magic confirmed. A reported Geekbench 7 run of a test unit scored 3,677 single-core and 12,679 multi-core points.

What battery and charging will the Red Magic 12 Pro+ have?

Rumor Red Magic has not said. A well-known leaker claims 8,400mAh with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging. Another rumor claims 9,000 to 10,000mAh.

Does the Red Magic 12 Pro+ have a camera hole in the screen?

Confirmed No. Red Magic uses its ninth-generation under-display selfie camera, so the flat screen has no punch hole. The bezels shrink to 0.96mm from 1.25mm.

Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs OnePlus 16: which is better for gaming?

Confirmed Both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The OnePlus 16 has an official 165Hz screen, 185Hz in games, and a 9,000mAh battery. The Red Magic adds a built-in fan, liquid cooling and an under-display camera. Its battery is not announced.

Should I buy the Red Magic 11 Pro now or wait?

Confirmed The 12 Pro+ launches in China on Oct. 15 with a newer chip and a faster screen. Red Magic has not given a global date. Last year the global 11 Pro went on sale about a month after its China launch.

Timeline

  1. Oct 17, 2025Confirmed Red Magic launches the 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ in China, from CNY 4,999 and CNY 5,699.
  2. Nov 3, 2025Confirmed Red Magic announces the global 11 Pro; it lists at $749 on its North America partner store.
  3. May 27, 2026Confirmed Red Magic launches the 11S Pro outside China; it lists at $849 on its North America partner store.
  4. Jul 14, 2026Rumor Reports on a leaker’s post say the Red Magic 12 gets the next Snapdragon chip and upgraded liquid and air cooling.
  5. Aug 20, 2026Rumor A Chinese leaker says the Red Magic 12 Pro series debuts in October.
  6. Sep 10, 2026Confirmed Red Magic’s gaming phone chief teases a ninth-generation under-display camera.
  7. Sep 22, 2026Confirmed Red Magic names the 12 Pro+ and teases a lighter, thinner body.
  8. Sep 22, 2026Confirmed Red Magic confirms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and an October launch.
  9. Sep 23, 2026Rumor A well-known leaker claims an 8,400mAh battery with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging.
  10. Sep 28, 2026Confirmed Red Magic sets the China launch for Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Beijing time.
  11. Oct 2, 2026Reported A Geekbench listing shows model NX819J with the new chip, 16GB of RAM and Android 17.
  12. Oct 4, 2026Reported A second Geekbench run scores 3,677 single-core and 12,679 multi-core points.
  13. Oct 5, 2026Confirmed Red Magic’s global account posts a “PROJECT_12_PRO LOADING” teaser, with no date.
  14. Oct 8, 2026Confirmed Red Magic says China reservations are open and shows a flat design with a transparent RGB back.
  15. Oct 9, 2026Confirmed Red Magic calls the 12 Pro+ the first phone with RGB liquid cooling.
  16. Oct 10, 2026Confirmed Red Magic teases its “Drive Wind 5.0” fan and an upgraded ICE cooling system.
  17. Oct 13, 2026Reported Reports say a teaser shows a 185Hz BOE screen with its own display chip.
  18. Oct 14, 2026Confirmed Red Magic teases an upgraded built-in PC game emulator for AAA games.
  19. Oct 14, 2026Confirmed Red Magic’s global account names the 12 Pro and says more details come the next day.
  20. Oct 14, 2026Confirmed Hours before launch, Red Magic’s gaming phone chief teases a 185Hz screen with no camera hole.

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Change log: every check and update (2)
  1. Tracker opened: 18 confirmed facts and 18 rumors and reports, each labeled and dated.
  2. Checked Red Magic’s China store, its global store and its North America partner store: China reservations open with no price or sale date; no Red Magic 12 Pro listed outside China.

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