REDMAGIC 16 Pro Gaming Laptop: built for players who hate compromise

Friday, 17 October 2025 at 18:26

REDMAGIC has quietly stepped into new territory again. The company, mostly known for its flashy gaming phones, now has a full-size gaming laptop — the REDMAGIC 16 Pro. And it’s clearly not designed for half-measures.

At first glance, you notice the finish. There’s something about that tempered aluminum-silica frame, cool to the touch, that feels more deliberate than decorative. The C-side coating, which REDMAGIC says resists fingerprints and tiny scratches, gives the impression that they really thought about daily use — not just specs. Even the RGB lighting, which glows from the sides, the rear keys, and yes, the touchpad, looks more refined than the typical gamer rainbow.

A screen that plays along

The 16-inch MagicCloud Ultra Competition Screen 2.0 sounds like marketing fluff, but the numbers are hard to ignore: 2560×1600, 300Hz refresh rate, and 4ms response time. It’s bright, sharp, and, well, fast — faster than most people will ever need, though gamers will notice.

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Under the lid, you’ll find Intel’s new Core Ultra 9-275HX chip, built with 24 cores and 24 threads, and capable of hitting 5.4GHz. That’s serious power. REDMAGIC claims a 40% bump over Intel’s last-gen HX, and while that’s a big claim, early benchmarks suggest it’s not far off. You can pair it with NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, or the monstrous 5090 GPU.

Keeping it cool

Gaming laptops live or die by their cooling systems. REDMAGIC uses something called MagicCool 2.0 — a layered mix of 3D Ice Composite heat pipes, VC plates, and phase-change materials that literally absorb heat as it forms. Dual vortex fans boost airflow by about 60%, which should keep frame rates high and noise low, though we’ll need hands-on tests to confirm that.

Ports, AI, and pricing

You get Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G LAN, and three USB-A ports — solid connectivity for gamers and streamers. There’s also the Top Player System, a quick-switch mode selector, and a built-in MORA AI assistant that answers questions, offers gaming tips, or just helps you focus.

In China, pricing starts at 16,999 yuan (~$2,386) for the RTX 5070 Ti model and climbs to 29,999 yuan (~$4,210) for the RTX 5090 version. Expensive, yes — but this one’s built to compete with the best.

Key Points

REDMAGIC 16 Pro debuts as a premium gaming laptop with a 16-inch 2.5K 300Hz display and glass-aluminum design.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX with up to RTX 5090 GPU for high-end gaming and creative workloads.
Uses MagicCool 2.0 with 3D Ice Composite heat pipes and dual vortex fans for advanced thermal control.
Offers Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G LAN, and customizable RGB lighting zones.
Priced from 16,999 yuan to 29,999 yuan, depending on GPU and RAM configuration.