ZTE
nubia RedMagic Nova
RM 3,199.00
Price last checked: 25 Feb 2025. Confirm current price before buying.
This is a tablet-sized device built around raw performance rather than camera versatility. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset pairs with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, giving it enough headroom for demanding apps and multitasking without slowdown. Its 10.9-inch IPS LCD panel runs at 144Hz with 1800 x 2880 resolution, which suits gaming and media more than one-handed use since the whole unit weighs 530g and measures 253.3mm tall.
Battery life is where this phone stands out. A 10100mAh cell with 80W wired charging (on the international model) means fewer top-ups during the day, even with that large, high-refresh screen running. The rear camera is a single 50MP wide sensor, so there's no telephoto or ultrawide here; this device prioritizes cooling and sustained performance over photography, evident in its built-in fan and aluminum frame. nubia RedMagic Nova price in Malaysia starts from RM3199.
It runs Android 14 with Redmagic OS 9.5, and comes in Cyclone, Snowfall, and Midnight colourways. There's no GPS or radio listed, and NFC doesn't support payments, worth checking if those matter for your daily use.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Release 2024, Oct |
| Performance | |
| Processor | 8-core (1x3.4GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM |
| External Storage | No |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 |
| Battery | 10100 mAh battery 80W wired, 100% in 55 min - International model 120W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min - China model |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~82.6% screen-to-body ratio) 1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~312 ppi density) |
| Display type | IPS LCD, 144Hz, 550 nits |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 253.3 x 164.6 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 530 g (1.17 lb) |
| Body Type | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back RGB light on the back Built-in cooling fan (Illuminated) Aviation-grade aluminum frame |
| Colors | Cyclone, Snowfall, Midnight |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | No |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (no payments support) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, video output, magnetic connector pins |
| GPS | No |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
| Front Camera | 20 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps Selfie: 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) -23.9 LUFS (Very good) |
| Sound Jack | No Snapdragon Sound |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the nubia RedMagic Nova support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (No), the nubia RedMagic Nova does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the nubia RedMagic Nova have?
The nubia RedMagic Nova comes with 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM.
What's the battery capacity of the nubia RedMagic Nova?
The nubia RedMagic Nova has a 10100 mAh battery<br>80W wired, 100% in 55 min - International model<br>120W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min - China model battery.
Is the nubia RedMagic Nova still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the nubia RedMagic Nova is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2024, Oct).