# RedMagic 12 Pro+ Launches with 185Hz Under-Display Screen and Liquid Cooling

Nubia unveils its flagship gaming smartphone featuring advanced thermal hardware and PC emulation.

- **Source:** [GSMArena.com - Latest articles](https://brifing.si/source/ae58cd90-1e26-4445-9a9c-963b7954a50c)
- **Published:** 2026-10-16
- **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business)
- **Original article:** <https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_12_pro_launches_with_rgb_liquid_cooling_and_a_185hz_screen-news-75070.php>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/7b07b321-0b71-4fb9-9571-e9f477489185

## Flagship Launch in China

RedMagic officially unveiled the 12 Pro+ in China, introducing an under-display camera setup with an unprecedented 185Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, the flagship pairs top-tier silicon with Nubia's dedicated RedCore R5 gaming co-processor to handle intensive processing workloads.

## True Bezel-Free Visual Architecture

The 6.85-inch AMOLED panel delivers a 1216x2688 resolution with 5,000 nits peak brightness and a 96.3% screen-to-body ratio. Developed alongside BOE, the screen hides a ninth-generation 16MP selfie camera and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner beneath Gorilla Glass 7i, eliminating traditional display cutouts entirely for uninterrupted gaming visuals.

## Five-Layer Active Thermal Engineering

Sustained gaming performance relies on an IPX8-rated fan spinning up to 25,500 RPM alongside an illuminated dual-loop liquid cooling system. The integrated micro-pump delivers 85% more power than the RedMagic 11 Pro+ while drawing only 20mW, working directly with liquid metal, vapor chambers, and graphene thermal layers.

## High-Density Power and Charging

The handset incorporates an 8,400 mAh battery built for long gaming sessions, supporting 120W wired, 80W wireless, and 22.5W reverse wired charging. It also offers dedicated bypass charging, allowing power to route directly to the hardware without heating the battery during active play, housed in an 8.55mm chassis.

## Dedicated Gaming Silicon and Emulation

The custom RedCore R5 processor offloads ray tracing, 2K resolution upscaling, and frame interpolation up to 185Hz from the main processor. Additionally, an upgraded built-in PC emulator enables direct Steam logins for PC library gameplay, though software compatibility varies depending on individual game titles.

## Comprehensive Hardware Connectivity Suite

Designed for competitive players, the device includes 700Hz capacitive shoulder triggers, an X-axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Physical interfaces feature a 3.5mm headphone jack and a DisplayPort-compatible USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, supplemented by Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC.

## Chinese Pricing and Special Editions

In China, pricing starts at CNY 6,999 for the 12GB/256GB base tier, reaching CNY 8,999 for the 16GB/1TB version. RedMagic introduced Nightfreeze and Subzero colorways alongside a delayed Skyfrost model, while also teasing a forged carbon Golden Saga variant with 24GB of RAM and 1TB storage.

## Global Rollout and Market Impact

The device transitions into international markets rebranded as the RedMagic 12 Pro, with full global specifications, pricing, and availability scheduled for disclosure on November 3. This release demonstrates how dedicated gaming phones continue to push niche cooling and display technologies faster than mainstream mobile flagships.

## Sources covering this story

- [GSMArena.com - Latest articles — RedMagic 12 Pro+ Debuts With 185Hz Screen and RGB Liquid Cooling](https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_12_pro_launches_with_rgb_liquid_cooling_and_a_185hz_screen-news-75070.php)
- [TalkAndroid — REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ Debuts in China Featuring RGB Cooling Technology](https://www.talkandroid.com/533342-redmagic-12-pro-launc/)

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