Redmagic 12 Pro review: Is this the ultimate handheld gaming powerhouse?

The new Redmagic 12 Pro is an iterative upgrade over the 11 Pro, with a slightly lighter build and an updated chipset, making it one of the most powerful handsets on the market for gamers.

The Redmagic 12 Pro in all its glory, is a serious powerhouse for hardcore gaming. Picture: Redmagic

I have been testing the Redmagic 12 Pro for the last few weeks, and the sheer power of that Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip is stunning. Everything I threw at it, from heavy multitasking to the most demanding games, felt incredibly snappy. Because it uses an under-display camera, the screen is totally distraction-free. There are no notches or ugly punch holes to get in the way of your view, which makes watching videos or gaming feel much more immersive. Then there's the battery. With 8,400mAh tucked inside, I have stopped worrying about finding a charger halfway through the day.

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