It's Here. Here's What Saudi Gamers Need to Know.
If you have been following the REDMAGIC 11S Pro since the May announcement, the wait is done. Global sales started today, June 10, and for buyers in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC the confirmed price is 3,499 AED for the base 12GB + 256GB model.
The REDMAGIC 11S Pro is a dedicated gaming smartphone built around an overclocked flagship chipset, a 7,500mAh battery with both wired and wireless fast charging, and REDMAGIC's AquaCore active cooling system. It is not trying to be the best all-round phone on the market. It is trying to be the best phone you can have open during a two-hour ranked session in the middle of summer, and everything in its design points in that direction.
Here is what you are actually getting.
The Chipset: Same Silicon as the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Better Cooling to Back It Up
The 11S Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition, Qualcomm's highest-binned variant of the chip with prime cores clocked at 4.74GHz. This is the same configuration inside the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to REDMAGIC's official product page, the Leading Edition delivers up to 19% faster CPU performance, 24% stronger GPU output, and a 39% boost in NPU capability compared to the previous generation.
The number that matters most for gaming is not the peak clock speed though. It is what happens when that chip has been running under load for 40 minutes. A phone without adequate thermal management will start pulling the processor back before most sessions are over. What the AquaCore cooling system does is keep the chip running closer to its ceiling for longer, which is the whole point of putting a Leading Edition in a gaming phone in the first place.
Yanko Design's hands-on review specifically focused on this, noting consistent frame rates and no uncomfortable heat buildup across extended sessions under sustained load. That is the test that actually matters in practice.
The Cooling: Built for Saudi Summer, Not Swiss Weather
If you have ever sat through a long ranked session and felt your phone start working against you as the heat builds, you already understand why the cooling architecture is the most important spec in this device.
The AquaCore system combines a 13,116mm² vapor chamber, a 24,000 RPM built-in fan, and a liquid metal thermal layer between the chip and the cooling loop. Yanko Design's review attributes the sustained performance result specifically to this combination. REDMAGIC's own explanation of how this architecture functions under load covers the engineering in more detail.
This matters more in Saudi Arabia than in most markets. When you are playing in a warm room in Riyadh or Jeddah in June, ambient temperature is already adding thermal stress before a session even starts. A phone that holds up well in a controlled review environment may behave differently once external conditions compound what the hardware is already generating. The AquaCore system is designed around exactly this kind of sustained load scenario.
Battery and Charging: A Meaningful Step Up and a New Feature Worth Noting
The 11S Pro carries a 7,500mAh battery, up from 7,000mAh in the 11 Pro, with 80W wired and 80W wireless fast charging. REDMAGIC still includes the charger in the box. The larger capacity means fewer interruptions across long grinding sessions and event windows, whether that is PUBG Mobile ranked play or working through FC Mobile TOTS objectives.
One feature worth noting specifically for players who game while plugged in: the 11S Pro includes Charge Separation technology, which routes power directly to the device during active gaming rather than cycling it through the battery. According to REDMAGIC's product page, this reduces heat buildup during charging and protects long-term battery health.
Wireless charging is also new for the global lineup. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro did not include it. For buyers with wireless charging setups at home, it is a clean addition.
The Display: 144Hz, Sharp, and Nothing in the Way
The 11S Pro uses a 6.85-inch BOE X10 AMOLED panel at 1.5K resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness as listed on the official product specification page. The selfie camera sits under the display, so there is no notch or punch hole cutting into the screen.
The Synaptics 3910v touch chip with Magic Touch 4.0 improves input accuracy and maintains responsiveness with wet hands, according to REDMAGIC. For gaming, the 1,800 nits brightness means the screen holds up in bright rooms and outdoors without washing out.
Shoulder Triggers and Game Space: The Competitive Layer
The 11S Pro keeps the 520Hz shoulder triggers that REDMAGIC devices are known for. For PUBG Mobile and CODM players who map fire and ADS to the triggers, this changes the control layout in a way that frees up thumb movement and makes fast-paced ranked play feel closer to a console setup. YouTuber ParkerTheSlayer tested the 11S Pro specifically on Call of Duty Mobile and shared his experience on YouTube, concluding it was his preferred device for CODM.
Game Space handles notification blocking, network prioritization, and performance mode management during sessions, and Energy Cube 3.0 allocates CPU, GPU, memory, cooling, and touch resources in real time per game. For a full walkthrough of how to configure these for competitive play, the Game Space setup guide covers every tool available.
The Camera: Honest Assessment
The 11S Pro has a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization and a 50MP wide-angle lens. The under-display 16MP selfie camera is clean and invisible during gameplay.
As Yanko Design noted, camera results are solid for everyday shooting but not the device's main focus, which is a fair and expected trade-off for a phone investing this heavily in sustained performance and cooling. If photography is your priority, this is not the right phone. If gaming is the reason you are spending this money, the camera will handle day-to-day shots without being a problem.
Who This Is For
If you are buying a gaming phone for the first time, the 11S Pro is the right device to start with at this price point. Everything is working together, the AquaCore cooling, the 7,500mAh battery, the Leading Edition chipset, and the 520Hz triggers, and at 3,499 AED in the GCC the pricing is competitive for what you are getting.
If you already own the 11 Pro and it is serving you well, the gap between the two is real but not urgent. The cooling architecture is the same at its core, the display refresh rate is identical, and the chipset difference shows up most in sustained peak-load scenarios. Worth knowing the upgrade exists, but no reason to rush.
If budget is the deciding factor, the REDMAGIC 11 Air remains a strong option at a lower price point with active cooling, a 144Hz display, a 7,000mAh battery, and the same software layer. The 11 Pro vs 11 Air comparison covers the practical differences if you are weighing those two.
Pricing and Where to Get It
The REDMAGIC 11S Pro is available in the GCC at 3,499 AED for the 12GB + 256GB configuration. The 16GB + 512GB model is available at a higher tier. Colors are Nightfreeze and Subzero. The device carries IPX8 water resistance certification.
Orders are live now at mea.redmagic.gg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the REDMAGIC 11S Pro price in Saudi Arabia? The confirmed GCC price for the REDMAGIC 11S Pro is 3,499 AED for the base 12GB + 256GB model. The 16GB + 512GB configuration is available at a higher price. Sales started globally on June 10, 2026.
What is the difference between REDMAGIC 11S Pro and 11 Pro? The main differences are the chipset, battery capacity, and charging. The 11S Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition at 4.74GHz prime cores versus the standard variant in the 11 Pro. Battery increases from 7,000mAh to 7,500mAh. The 11S Pro adds 80W wireless charging alongside 80W wired, and includes Charge Separation technology for gaming while plugged in. The AquaCore cooling, 144Hz AMOLED display, and shoulder triggers are shared across both.
Does REDMAGIC 11S Pro have active cooling? Yes. The 11S Pro uses the AquaCore system, which combines a large vapor chamber, a 24,000 RPM mechanical fan, and a liquid metal thermal layer. This is REDMAGIC's most capable thermal configuration and comes standard in the global model.
Is the REDMAGIC 11S Pro good for PUBG Mobile and CODM? Yes. The 520Hz shoulder triggers, 144Hz display, and active cooling make it well suited for competitive mobile shooters. The shoulder triggers in particular allow you to map fire and ADS off the screen entirely, which changes the control layout in a meaningful way for ranked play.
Does the REDMAGIC 11S Pro have wireless charging? Yes. The global 11S Pro supports both 80W wired and 80W wireless fast charging. This is a new addition to the lineup and was not available on the 11 Pro.
The REDMAGIC 11S Pro is available now in the GCC. Visit mea.redmagic.gg to order today.
