RedMagic 11 Air Goes Global with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, RedCore R4 Chip and 24,000 RPM Cooling Fan
Red Magic, Nubia’s gaming-focused sub-brand, has now brought the Red Magic 11 Air to the global market after introducing the phone in China on 20th January 2026. The brand had been hinting at the global release over the past few days, and the device is now officially available outside China with the same specs as the Chinese variant.
The Red Magic 11 Air features a 6.85″ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Plus processor and paired with the RedCore R4, an in-house dedicated gaming chip designed to improve gaming performance. The device also includes Red Magic’s signature 24,000 RPM turbo cooling fan. It packs a 7,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. The brand also highlights the phone’s slim 7.85mm body and the transparent design elements on the rear panel.
Pricing and Availability
For global markets, the phone is offered in two colour options, Phantom (Black) and Prism (White). Under the Early Bird pricing, both colour variants are listed at $469 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model, while the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage version is priced at $569. The regular prices for the same configurations are $499 and $599, respectively.
The company has also shared the rollout timeline for sales. The “Discover the Red Magic 11 Air” phase runs from January 29 to February 5. Early Bird Perks will be available between February 5 and February 10. Early Access follows from February 10 to February 11, with the Open Sale starting on February 11.
As part of the Early Bird offer, users can pay $1 to get $30 off on the Red Magic 11 Air. The perk also includes one-day early access and a chance to receive an exclusive Red Magic phone stand, which is listed as a random selection.
The brand has also detailed the process for using the Early Bird Perks. Users who purchase the perk between February 5th and February 10th receive a voucher instantly via email. During the Early Access period on February 10th/11th, they need to log in to their Red Magic account, visit the product page, and apply the voucher at checkout to claim the discount. Any eligible free gift will be shipped automatically with the phone order.
RedMagic 11 Air Specs
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.82 × 76.54 × 7.85mm |
| Weight | 207g |
| Build | Aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass (front & back), IP54 |
| Display | 6.85″ OLED, 2688×1216, 144Hz, 1,800 nits, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
| Gaming Chip | RedCore R4 |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X + 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 |
| Cooling | ICE system + 24,000 RPM turbo fan |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 7,000mAh |
| Charging | 80W fast charging |
| Software | REDMAGIC OS 11 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS L1+L5 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers |
| Extra Features | Shoulder triggers (520Hz Touch Sampling Rate Touchpads), RGB lighting, Magic Key |
| Colours | Black Phantom, White Prism |
