RedMagic 11 Air global launch set for January 29th with Snapdragon 8 Elite, and 7,000mAh battery
RedMagic 11 Air was launched recently in China, and now it is set to break cover in global markets as well. The brand has officially confirmed the global launch date. In a post on X, RedMagic announced that the RedMagic 11 Air will launch globally on January 29th, 2026, at 7 AM EST.
Alongside the launch date, the microsite on RedMagic’s global website has also revealed a few key specifications. Just like the Chinese variant, the global model is confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a massive 7,000mAh battery, and advanced cooling with an active airflow turbo fan. The design teaser also showcases the Silver colour option, which is marketed as Aurora Silver in China.
The microsite further mentions the RedBoost Challenge, where users can play a game listed at the bottom of the page. A lucky winner will get a chance to win a free RedMagic 11 Air. In addition, the prize list also includes:
- REDMAGIC Go Power Bank × 10
- REDMAGIC Mora Pin × 10
- REDMAGIC Building Blocks × 5
- REDMAGIC Pillow × 2
- REDMAGIC Frisbee × 2
Specification-wise, the global variant is expected to carry the same spec sheet as the Chinese model, although a few tweaks cannot be ruled out.
RedMagic 11 Air (Chinese Variant) – Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.85-inch BOE Q10 AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 2592Hz PWM dimming, 2500Hz instantaneous touch sampling |
| Performance | Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC (3.66 million+ AnTuTu), LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, RedCore R4 chip, Red Devil Cube Sky Engine 3.0 |
| Software & Features | RedMagicOS 11 based on Android 16, AI Game Circle Search, AI Tactical Coach, Seamless Transitions, AI Recognition, AI Circle Search, Game Plugin, Built-in PC emulator |
| Battery & Charging | 7,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging, all-scenario bypass charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP secondary rear cameras, 16MP under-display selfie camera |
| Cooling System | Active cooling fan (24,000 RPM), ICE Magic Cooling system |
| Gaming Features | 520Hz gaming shoulder buttons, 4D vibration X-axis linear motor |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, fully functional NFC |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Other Features | IR blaster, RGB lighting effects |
