ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2022).
2022 · Upper-mid-range · Android 13 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.8" · 164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM 12GB | 16GB
Storage 1TB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera 50 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ Flagship-grade Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) — handles any app or game
✓ 12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓ Sharp 400 PPI screen
✓ 6.8" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗ Heavy at 230g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
ℹ️ Overview
Also Known As
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
OS
Android 13, Redmagic OS 6
RAM
12GB | 16GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
400 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Main Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
165W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 14 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
230g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ support 5G?› Yes, the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ supports 5G connectivity.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ have NFC?› Yes, the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ support wireless charging?› No, the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ support fast charging?› Yes, up to 165W (165W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 14 min).
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ have expandable storage?› No, the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ does not support a memory card.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ support dual SIM?› The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ have a headphone jack?› Yes, the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ have stereo speakers?› Yes, the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ ship with?› The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ ships with Android 13, Redmagic OS 6.
What type of USB port does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ use?› The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ uses USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ support Wi-Fi 7?› The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ has 5.3, A2DP, LE.
