ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is available now on Amazon for $729.
The 10 Air phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games.
This camera system isn't necessarily flagship level, and you'll want to pay attention to network band support. $719 at Amazon
I've held lots of Android phones in my hand, some of which felt awkward because of their size or shape, while some fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and one thing I've found is that Redmagic phones just feel right. Their size and their shape just feel right in my hand.
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But who wants to buy a phone based on its shape and size? It's all about power, display, and battery. Well, I'm here to tell you that the Redmagic 10 Air phone checks all the boxes. Let's chat.
My experience
As soon as I pulled the phone out of the box, my first thought was, "I think I'm going to like this phone." Well, I was right, and this phone is a keeper. From the brilliant and elegant display to the smooth animations, the Redmagic 10 Air is impressive.
The thing that struck me immediately was the buttery smoothness of the animations and movement. I was captivated. In fact, I could stop swiping down, opening apps, switching between apps, etc., simply to watch the movement. Sounds cheesy, but it really is that impressive.
The Redmagic 10 Air isn't necessarily the thinnest phone on the market, but it is noticeably slimmer than its predecessors. Jack Wallen/ZDNET
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