Our quick take
RedMagic 5S - 4.0 / 5
Design
- Dimensions: 168.6 x 78 x 9.8mm / Weight: 220g Finish: Metal middle frame, rear glass cover Dedicated Game Space switch In-screen fingerprint scanner Colours: Silver, Pulse
Display
- 6.65-inch AMOLED display 1080 x 2340 resolution 600 nits brightness 19.5:9 aspect ratio 144Hz refresh rate
Performance
- Turbo Fan cooling system (centrifugal fan, up to 15,000rpm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 8GB/12GB RAM 4,500mAh battery capacity, 55W Quick Charge Wi-Fi 6 (2x2 MIMO) 5G connectivity Dual SIM
Cameras
Triple rear camera: Main: 64-megapixel, f/2.0 aperture, Sony IMX686 sensor (0.8μm pixel size) Ultra-wide: 8MP, f/2.0, Hynix HI846 sensor (1.12μm) Depth: 2MP, OmniVision OV02A10 sensor (1.75μm) Front-facing selfie camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 1.12μm Video to 8K at 15fps, 4K60, 1080p60
Main: 64-megapixel, f/2.0 aperture, Sony IMX686 sensor (0.8μm pixel size) Ultra-wide: 8MP, f/2.0, Hynix HI846 sensor (1.12μm) Depth: 2MP, OmniVision OV02A10 sensor (1.75μm)
To recap
This gaming phone is an eye-catching gaming great available for a very fair price. But that comes with some compromises when it comes to everyday use.
