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The Chinese tech company ZTE is renowned for manufacturing high-end smartphones. Its Nubia REDMAGIC series is a special smartphone lineup that offers a beyond-class gaming experience. Further extending that lineup, ZTE launched the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition in selected countries on Feb. 20, 2025. Here is an in-depth review of the Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga limited edition, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses against its competitors. Key Features of Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition . Competition The gaming smartphone market is limited to a few special lineups: REDMAGIC from Nubia, ROG from Asus, and a few flagships from reputed brands. The race among game-niched smartphones always ends with REDMAGIC and ROG phones at the top of the rank. Following the same track, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga comes as a strong contender to Asus’s latest gaming powerhouse, the ROG Phone 9 Pro. If compared with its predecessors, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga sustains all the features and measurements of the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Plus except the exclusive usage of gold, silver, and sapphire and enhanced performance. Read more: realme P3 5G Review: Is it a value-for-money smartphone Design The REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga looks almost the same as the base REDMAGIC 10 Pro Plus, except it features a unique set of materials and a design with golden and silver accents. A range of luxurious and heavy-duty materials, such as gold, silver, graphene, sapphire, and carbon fibre, optimises the phone and its integrated panels to become more thermally efficient. The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition measures 163.42 mm by 76.14 mm by 8.9 mm, keeping the same dimensions as its inspiration, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Plus. The phone weighs 243g, much heavier than the 10 Pro Plus, even after using lightweight carbon fibre materials to cover the battery. Its primary competitor, the Asus ROG 9 Pro Plus, comes in a similar shape and size but weighs less due to its smaller power cell. The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition has a metal mainframe covered with glass on the front and rear. The back panel is made of carbon fibre to manage the battery-generated heat more efficiently. Above the battery, users will find a silver-plated air duct that glints under the light, reflecting a soft aura around it. Above it is the primary camera panel, which features two circular lenses and a flash LED. Read more: Home Safety Digital Lockers and Vaults: Popular Models with Price Ranges in Bangladesh By design, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga offers a more tactical look compared to the Asus ROG 9 Pro Plus’s sporty aesthetics. Display A 6.85-inch AMOLED display renders vivid and crisp visuals, thanks to its 1216 x 2688 pixels resolution and 431 ppi pixel density. The display keeps its bezels and chins super narrow and maintains a 91.4% screen-to-body ratio, offering an immersive visual experience. To smoothen gaming control and ensure satisfaction, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga sophisticates its touch responsiveness, bolstered by a 144Hz refresh rate. Even under direct sunlight, users will get sharp visuals, as the phone offers a peak brightness of 2000 nits. By design and arrangement, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition’s screen is yet one of the best gaming displays in the market, beating the Asus ROG 9 Pro’s display that features lower resolutions and pixel density.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Review: Decent budget-friendly smartphone with large battery Hardware and Software The REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga boasts the top-of-the-line 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite primary chipset. For graphical processing, the phone uses an Adreno 830 GPU. This pair is currently the most powerful chipset duo in the market, and every powerful Qualcomm-based device runs on them, which is true for the Asus ROG 9 Pro, too. Apart from the cutting-edge chipsets, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition introduces several features to manifest better gaming performance. One such feature is its 99.9% pure gold-plated vapour chamber. Lying beneath the battery, for the first time in a smartphone’s history, the vapour chamber of the REDMAGIC Golden Saga uses gold plating to speed up the cooling procedure. In addition, the phone provides a version 5 cooler for players who are not satisfied with the built-in cooling system. Navigating throughout the phone is streamlined with the REDMAGIC OS 10, ZTE’s customized operating system based on Android 15. Users will get 2 operating system updates and one major Android update in the phone’s lifetime. The phone is available in a single variant that offers 24GB of RAM and 1TB of unextendable storage. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Know the pros and cons Cameras Smartphones with a gaming-specialised design tend to be indifferent to photography. The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition also joins the league, providing a triple-lense primary module that comprises a 50MP wide, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition’s price, other flagships from Samsung and OnePlus provide more powerful lenses. However, the Asus ROG 9 Pro, being another game-focused smartphone, offers a 50MP wide, a 32MP ultrawide, and a 13MP depth shooter. On the front, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition uses a 16MP selfie lens to assist with video calling and below-average photoshoots. The ROG 9 Pro does a better job with its 32MP selfie camera in capturing acceptable portraits. Read more: Honor X9c Review: What’s special about this midrange smartphone Battery and Charger The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition boasts a mega 7050mAh battery to provide extended gaming sessions. Even when the phone runs low on battery, a quick 100W charger refills it within a couple of hours. No other gaming phone in the market has such a powerful battery and a fast charger. The closest competitor, the ROG 9 Pro, offers a 5600mAh battery and a 65W charger.  Pros and Cons of the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition . Pros - Luxurious design with gold, silver, sapphire, and carbon fibre- High-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite and Adreno 830 GPU- 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness- 99.9% pure gold-plated vapour chamber- Silver-plated air duct- Large 7050mAh battery for extended gaming sessions- 100W fast charging for quick battery refill- REDMAGIC OS 10 with smooth navigation and gaming optimizations. Read more: OPPO A5 Pro 4G Review: Can it fulfil the expectations? Cons - Heavy at 243g, making prolonged use less comfortable- Expensive due to premium materials without significant functional gains- Limited camera performance compared to gaming flagships- Only one major Android update and two OS updates- Competitor Asus ROG 9 Pro offers a better selfie camera and lower weight Price of the Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition is priced at USD 1499 or BDT 1,82,551 (USD 1 = BDT 121.78). Conclusion The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition is not just a luxury gaming smartphone; it’s a collector’s piece. There are only 500 units of the phone available globally for extreme gaming enthusiasts. The Gold and Silver-coated cooling modules, unscratchable Sapphire glass protector, carbon-fibre battery cover, most powerful Qualcomm 8 Elite CPU and Adreno 830 GPU, elegant 144Hz refresh rate, and vivacious AMOLED display with 2000 nits brightness and high resolution make the phone an ultimate gaming device. If you are someone who has a fair amount to invest in a gaming smartphone and can overlook photography can collect your Golden Saga Edition without any hesitation.  Read more:  Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 Review: Pros, Cons and Price in Bangladesh

The ZTE Nubia Red Magic series has consistently delivered high-performance gaming smartphones with cutting-edge features. Launched on November 18, 2024, the Red Magic 10 Pro continues this legacy with several notable upgrades. Let’s take a look at the main features, pros, cons, and pricing of the ZTE Red Magic 10 Pro in Bangladesh. Key Specs of ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro . Design and Build Quality The Red Magic 10 Pro features a sleek yet sturdy design with a glass front, an aluminum frame, and a glass back. The transparent design options (e.g., Transparent Silver Deuterium and Transparent Dark Knight) add a futuristic aesthetic. It retains pressure-sensitive zones with a 520Hz touch-sensing rate, enhancing gameplay precision. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. Compared to the Red Magic 9 Pro, the 10 Pro offers similar dimensions and weight, maintaining a comfortable grip for gaming despite its bulk. However, at 229g, it feels heavier than the rival Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (203g), making portability a slight concern. While not as sleek as the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, which boasts IP68 water and dust resistance, the Red Magic 10 Pro compensates with its gamer-centric aviation aluminum middle frame and built-in cooling fan. Read more: Best Air Purifiers in Bangladesh: Price Guide, Top Models, and Buying Tips Display Quality The 6.85-inch AMOLED display on the Red Magic 10 Pro is a standout feature, with 1 billion colors, a 144Hz refresh rate, and an astounding peak brightness of 2000 nits. It has a resolution of 1216 by 2688 pixels featuring 431 PPI density. This makes it suitable for gaming and multimedia consumption, offering vibrant colors and seamless motion. The Red Magic 9 Pro had a slightly smaller display (6.8-inch) with a lower refresh rate (120Hz)  and lower peak brightness (1600 nits). The 10 Pro’s improvement is significant, providing a more immersive and responsive experience. Against the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, which features a smaller display (6.6-inch) with a lower refresh rate (120Hz), the Red Magic 10 Pro excels in smoothness and brightness, making it a better choice for gamers. However, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro’s 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display with 2500 nits brightness slightly edges out the 10 Pro in outdoor visibility. Read more: Honor GT Review: A Power-Packed Mid-range Smartphone for Gamers Camera Performance The 50MP triple-camera system on the Red Magic 10 Pro is competent, featuring a primary wide sensor (50MP f/1.9) with optical image stabilization (OIS), an ultra-wide lens 50 MP (f/2.2), and a macro lens 2MP (f/2.4). It has a 16MP (f/2.0) selfie sensor. Photos in well-lit conditions are crisp and detailed, but low-light performance is average, which remains a limitation compared to non-gaming smartphones. The Red Magic 9 Pro had a similar setup but with a slightly smaller main sensor (1/1.57” versus the 10 Pro’s 1/1.5”). The new model shows marginal improvements in sharpness and dynamic range.  However, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro’s 50MP main sensor delivers superior low-light photography and telephoto zoom capabilities. Similarly, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro offers a unique 1.0-inch sensor, outperforming the 10 Pro in color reproduction and detail. In the video section, Red Magic 9 Pro can capture a maximum of 8K footage at 30fps like its ancestor 9 Pro and rival Sharp Aquos R8s Pro. However, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro falls behind with 4k video capacity. Read more: Top Smartphones Launching in January 2025: What to Expect Processor Performance The Red Magic 10 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with an Adreno 830 GPU. With an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 4.32GHz, it provides a massive leap in processing power over the Red Magic 9 Pro, which used the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Benchmark tests show a 15–20% performance increase in CPU and GPU performance. In direct competition, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro’s Kirin 9020 lag behind in raw performance. The 10 Pro’s performance remains unmatched for gaming and intensive tasks, making it a clear winner among its competitors. Gaming Performance The Red Magic 10 Pro is optimized for gaming, with its dedicated cooling fan, liquid cooling system, and shoulder triggers providing an edge over general-purpose flagships like the Huawei Mate 70 Pro. It handles prolonged gaming sessions without noticeable throttling, maintaining stable frame rates in graphically demanding games. Read more: ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra Review: Is It Really a Flagship Killer? Compared to the Red Magic 9 Pro, the enhanced cooling and the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3nm chipset’s efficiency allow for smoother gameplay. The GPU section contains an Adreno 830 graphics card. Against competitors like the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Red Magic 10 Pro’s 144Hz refresh rate and pressure-sensitive zones make it more gamer-friendly. Battery Life The Red Magic 10 Pro is powered by a 7050mAh battery, an improvement over the Red Magic 9 Pro’s 6500mAh. With 100W fast charging, it recharges fully in under 40 minutes, offering more gaming hours on a single charge. While its larger battery gives it an edge over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (5000mAh), the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (5500mAh) with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging options provides more versatility for general users. Read more: Best Projectors to Create Home Theaters in Bangladesh in 2025 Software and User Interface Running on Android 15 with Redmagic OS 10, the Red Magic 10 Pro offers several gaming-centric customizations, including Game Space for performance tuning and game optimization. However, software updates are limited to one major Android update and two Redmagic OS updates, which may not appeal to long-term users. Compared to competitors, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro’s HarmonyOS 4.3 feels more polished and feature-rich for non-gaming tasks, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro’s Android 13 lacks significant gaming-oriented features. Storage Options The Red Magic 10 Pro offers ample storage configurations: 256GB with 12GB RAM, 512GB with 12/16GB RAM, and 1TB with 24GB RAM, all using the fast UFS 4.1 Pro standard. This provides a clear advantage for gamers requiring extensive storage for large game files. In comparison, the Red Magic 9 Pro lacks the 1TB option, while competitors like the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro max out at 256GB and rely on microSD for expansion, which is slower. The Huawei Mate 70 Pro offers up to 1TB but without the cutting-edge UFS 4.1 Pro technology. Read more: Vivo X200 Pro Mini Review: A Compact Flagship Smartphone with Powerful Features Pros and Cons of ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro . Pros  - Aluminum frame with a built-in cooling fan.- Large 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate.- Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.- Offers 12GB, 16GB, or 24GB RAM configurations.- Triple rear camera system with dual 50MP sensors.- Massive 7050mAh battery with 100W fast charging (80W in China).- 5G and NFC-enabled for advanced connectivity.- Android 15 OS with Redmagic OS 10.- Bright 2000 nits display for outdoor use.- Stereo speakers and an infrared port.- Pressure-sensitive zones for gaming.- Under-display fingerprint scanner and selfie camera.- 8K video recording capability. Read more: Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Plus Review: A Game-Changer Among Mid-Range Gaming Smartphones Cons  - No FM radio support.- Lacks a microSDXC card slot for storage expansion.- Missing optical zoom in the camera system.- No dust or water resistance.- Lacks reverse and wireless charging support.- Selfie camera limited to 1080p video recording.- Missing Gorilla Glass protection.- No Gyro-EIS for stable video recording. Price of ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is unofficially priced at approximately BDT 105,000. Final Words The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro excels in gaming performance, display quality, and battery life but falls short in camera features and durability. It is ideal for hardcore gamers and tech enthusiasts seeking a performance powerhouse. However, those prioritizing photography, compact designs, or advanced durability features can explore other alternatives. Read more: realme C75 Review: What Does This Budget Smartphone Offer?