RedMagic Air 11 ZDNET's key takeaways The RedMagic Air 11 is available now starting at $529..
It's a brilliant phone with looks and performance to spare.
Its performance is tuned down compared to the 11 Pro. View now at Redmagic
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I've reviewed a few of RedMagic's devices, and not once have I come away disappointed. In fact, as the RedMagic lineup continues to evolve, they just get better and better, and the Air 11 is a testament to that improvement.
The problem is, every time I review a RedMagic phone, I want one. That was the case with the 11 Pro, where I claimed it boasts the best mobile gaming I've tested to date. That wasn't hyperbole.
Now, RedMagic has released the 11 Pro's little sister in the form of the Air 11. Where the 11 Pro was an absolute beast for gaming, the Air 11 is more streamlined. It's lighter, the performance is a bit dialed down, and the cooling isn't quite as sophisticated.
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Before you brush it off as inferior, understand that the RedMagic 11 Pro is a best-in-class for its price range (starting at $749). On top of that, the Air 11 is no slouch. With a Snapdragon 8 Elite, the RedCore R4 gaming chip, a 7,000mAh battery, 16GB of RAM, and next-gen active cooling, the RedMagic 11 Air delivers plenty of power, beautiful graphics, and AI for those who want it.
Specs are one thing, but how did this phone fare in real-world use? Let's find out.
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