RedMagic Gaming Laptop 16 Pro (2026) debuts in China with Intel Core Ultra 9 and 2.5K display
RedMagic has now launched the RedMagic Gaming Laptop 16 Pro (2026), powered by Intel Core Ultra 9, in its home market, China.
Here is more to it.
Specs and Features
It comes with a 16-inch MagicCloud Ultra Screen 2.0, offering a 2.5K resolution, 300Hz refresh rate, and 4ms GTG response time, providing smooth visuals suited for competitive gaming. You also get customisable RGB lighting on the touchpad, rear keys, and side panels, along with a semi-transparent rear panel and keyboard deck design that highlights its internal lighting and Energy Matrix window aesthetics.
Under the hood, it features an Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processor with 24 cores and 24 threads, reaching clock speeds of up to 5.4GHz. RedMagic claims up to 40% higher performance compared to the 14th-generation HX series, with support for Intel APO optimisation to enhance multitasking and multi-threaded gaming performance. GPU options include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti, paired with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.
Thermal management is handled by MagicCool 2.0, which integrates 3D Ice Composite Heat Pipes 2.0, VC heat spreaders, and phase-change materials to maintain optimal temperature levels. The 2+1 3D IceBlade fan system uses vortex fans that improve airflow by 61.5% and wind pressure by 94.2%, ensuring stable performance under continuous heavy load.
Connectivity options include Thunderbolt 5, 2.5G LAN, HDMI 2.1 FRL, and three USB-A ports, allowing high-speed data transfers and multi-screen setups. The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth. Additional features include the Top Player System, which enables one-click performance mode switching, and the MORA AI assistant that provides voice commands, gameplay guidance, Q&A responses, and task assistance. The laptop uses a tempered aluminium-silica glass panel and a quasi-molecular C-side coating for improved durability and appearance.
Pricing and Availability
It is currently available for pre-orders via JD.com and the RedMagic China website, while open sales will begin on October 24th at 10 AM (China time). The base model with an RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage is priced at 16,999 Chinese yuan, the RTX 5080 (32GB + 1TB) variant is priced at 22,499 Chinese yuan, and the top-end RTX 5090 (64GB + 2TB) model is priced at 29,999 Chinese Yuan.
