ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is on sale now for $611.
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 feel awkward because of their size, while others fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and in my experience, Redmagic phones 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'm going to like this phone." Well, I was right; it's 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. I was captivated. In fact, I couldn't stop swiping down and opening apps to watch the movement. Sounds cheesy, but it really is that impressive.
Of course, this is, in part because Android has historically struggled to keep up with the smoothness of iOS, but the Redmagic 10 Air is about as close as I've witnessed. I would also say the UI is about as close as I've seen to the elegance of iOS. But what about the power?
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