Red Magic 11 Air phone has officially launched in China market and it is already grabbing attention for doing the unthinkable. Despite carrying the “Air” branding the smartphone packs a massive 7000mAh battery, making it the only “Air” phone in the market with such a large battery capacity. Red Magic has clearly targeted hardcore gamers with this launch, combining flagship performance, advanced cooling technology, and a slim design that challenges industry norms.
Display
phone comes with a 6.85-inch OLED display featuring a 1.5K resolution 2480 × 1116 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel supports 2592Hz PWM dimming for better eye comfort and delivers up to 1600 nits of local peak brightness.
Design
This phone, with ultra-slim 1.25mm bezels, the phone offers an immersive, edge-to-edge viewing experience. Despite housing a huge battery and active cooling fan, the phone measures just 7.85mm in thickness and weighs 207 grams.
Camera Specifications
In the rear section of phone, it features a dual 50MP main camera with OmniVision OV50E40 with OIS and autofocus and 8MP ultra-wide camera, whereas in front it is equipped with a 16MP under-display selfie camera. Simultaneously, it gets a large 7000mAh battery pack, which easily provides you two days of battery backup on normal usage. However, it does not support fast wired charging and offers OTG reverse charging, so you can also charge your other devices with the help of this phone.
Performance
phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM (9600Mbps) and UFS 4.1 storage. To further enhance gaming performance, the device includes the Redcore R4 gaming chip, which handles resource allocation, haptics, and gaming optimizations.
For competitive gaming, users also get 520Hz IC shoulder triggers, an RGB cooling fan, and the brand’s advanced ICE Magic Cooling System, which includes an ultra-thick ice-step vapor chamber and the Wind Chaser 4.0 active cooling fan. The CUBE Sky-Piercing Game Engine ensures stable frame rates during long gaming sessions.
Battery
One of the biggest highlights of the phone is its 7000mAh battery, a rare feature even among gaming phones. The device supports 120W fast charging, allowing users to recharge quickly despite the large battery size and phone runs Android 16 with Red Magic OS 11 on top. Other notable features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, an 0815 X-axis linear motor, and advanced haptic feedback. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, IR blaster, and a USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support.
Price
The smartphone has been launched in the following variants:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: 3,499 CNY (approx. ₹45,700)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: 4,199 CNY (approx. ₹54,850)
The device is available in Stardust White, Quantum Black, and Aurora Silver color options.
Let’s talk about expect next
With flagship-grade performance, a massive battery, and aggressive gaming-focused features, the phone sets a new benchmark in the gaming smartphone segment. While there is no official word yet on an India or global launch, the phone is expected to generate strong interest among mobile gaming enthusiasts.
Disclaimer: Pricing and availability outside China have not been confirmed. Specifications are based on official launch details and early reports.
