RedMagic continues to tease its next smartphone, the RedMagic 11 Air, as the January 20 launch date approaches. Despite the “Air” branding, the company is positioning the phone as a performance-first device rather than a lightweight compromise.
RedMagic claims the 11 Air packs the largest battery ever used in an “Air” model, with a 7,000mAh capacity. Beyond branding, the focus appears to be on maintaining long gaming sessions without frequent charging. For context, the Huawei Mate 70 Air launched with a 6,500mAh battery.
Cooling is another area RedMagic is highlighting. The 11 Air features a transparent back design, exposing some internal elements, along with a 24,000RPM active cooling fan and a more effective vapor chamber system. Active cooling remains relatively rare on smartphones, and is also an industry-first for an “Air” model.
Charging support is rated at 120W, and the phone includes bypass charging for gaming while plugged in. Other features include physical shoulder triggers, an ultra-narrow bezel display, and a built-in PC emulator that supports several older PC titles. RedMagic also mentions its CUBE Sky Engine for graphics optimization.
Powering the RedMagic 11 Air is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with the brand’s in-house Red Core R4 gaming chip. The phone also uses LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, which should keep load times and multitasking in check. On the software side, it runs REDMAGIC OS 11.0, introducing a set of AI features that go beyond gaming, including image-based search, screen translation, and real-time dialogue tools. There are also AI-assisted gaming features aimed at tactics and in-game decision-making.
More details, including pricing and availability, are expected at launch on January 20.
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