Flowers will wilt. Teddy bears will end up banished to the back of a closet. And heart-shaped boxes of chocolates — well, if we’re being honest, have always been kind of terrible. This February, gamers want half a pound of glass and aluminum rather than sugar and roses; be a player’s favorite Valentine (or treat yourself!) with REDMAGIC’s “Love at First Game” limited-time deals.
A great sale for gaming sweethearts, Love at First Game includes three packages featuring the REDMAGIC 9 Pro, a gaming-dedicated smartphone with a sleek profile and compelling list of features designed to keep players in the action, like an intensive cooling system and a generous 6.8-inch AMOLED display. From February 5-18, head toREDMAGIC’s online storeto get any of these three bundles for $5 off. Gamers who purchase a Love at First game bundle during this time will be entered into a drawing to receive their bundle for free, REDMAGIC says.
This deal specifically applies to both the 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and 16 GB of RAM plus 512 GB of storage configurations. The first configuration is available in the Sleet color, and the second configuration is offered in the Cyclone or Snowfall colors.
Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro
With performance as good as it looks
The REDMAGIC 9 Pro offers the internals of a flagship with significant aesthetic upgrades, a massive battery, and a price tag that makes it worth considering over the competition for gamers and enthusiasts looking for a new device this year.With Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the front screen in addition to extensive gaming-centric cooling options including a dedicated vapor chamber and a turbo fan on offer, the REDMAGIC can win both, performance and durability tests with ease, making it a force to be reckoned with going into 2024.
REDMAGIC’s first deal is for mobile gamers who mean business. It bundles the RM 9 Pro with the newShadow Blade Gamepad 2, the second generation of REDMAGIC’s USB-C mobile gaming controller. The Shadow Blade 2 improves on the first controller’s grip design, offers customization via swappable magnetic shells, and is compatible with any USB-C phone thanks to the adjustable port. The ABXY keys and cross keys are highly durable and can be mapped to suit your preferred controls (may vary by game). Take your control customization one step further with the R4 and L4 buttons, too.
The 9 Pro features an extra-large 6,500mAh battery — so no need to worry about rushing to a charger during long sessions ofGenshin Impact.However, the Shadow Blade Gamepad 2 offers charging pass-through so gamers can play in comfort knowing battery life isn’t an issue.
REDMAGIC 9 Pro model
Bundle price with Valentine’s deal (USD)
Sleet (12GB + 256 GB)
$733.90
Cyclone (16GB + 512GB)
$883.90
Snowfall (16GB + 512GB)
Bundle two: RM 9 Pro plus a protective case
Smartphones are no light investment. Keep your new REDMAGIC 9 Pro safe with the Valentine’s Day protective case bundle. This case is textured for comfortable holding, has a 3D lip to protect the device when dropped, and doesn’t interfere with the phone’s RGB displays. It also supports the phone’s extensive cooling system with an inlaid stainless steel ring, said to boost thermal conductivity enough to cool the system by 8.5 degrees, per REDMAGIC.
Unfortunately, the case is only available in black, but maybe more colors will become available in the future.
$658.90
$808.90
Bundle three: Get a screen protector with the REDMAGIC 9 Pro
A cracked phone screen is one of the most devastating first-world problems out there. The RM 9 Pro’s AMOLED display is already fortified with Gorilla Glass 5, but if you want to take the protection against smudges, scratches, and drops, scoop up the RM-9-protective-case V-Day bundle.
This package adds on the REDMAGIC 9 Pro Screen Protector, a tempered-glass, anti-glare protective shield that bolsters durability while keeping vision and clarity unimpaired. The protector is designed to be ultra-thin to maintain the phone screen’s responsiveness to finger touches, as well.
$653.90
$803.90
Why should you buy the REDMAGIC 9 Pro?
REDMAGIC didn’t hold back when designing a successor to the REDMAGIC 8 series. One of the most notable features that you’ll be hard-pressed to find in any other gaming phone is the completely smooth camera island, made so with a gamer’s comfort while holding the device in mind. Optimizing the gaming experience is the REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s priority; this is why it features a screen-to-body ratio of nearly 94% and an ultra-crisp 400 PPI AMOLED display to heighten the visual senses during each play session.
The gaming phone that doesn’t break a sweat
We can’t go without noting the REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s impressive ICE 13.0 cooling system. The new gaming smartphone campaign is headlined “The Chill That Never Quits” for a reason. Extra-large vapor chambers can drop the REDMAGIC 9 system’s temperature by at least 10 degrees even with all graphic stops pulled. The REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s fan also saw an upgrade from the REDMAGIC 8 Pro, with a max RPM of 22,000 — 2,000 RPM higher than the REDMAGIC 8 Pro. Plus, as mentioned above, you can combine the REDMAGIC 9’s already-powerful thermal management with the heat-dispelling protective case to guarantee that your mobile setup will stay cool, calm, and collected.
A peek under the hood
REDMAGIC’s newest gaming phone leverages some highly competitive components, including the latest Snapdragon Gen 3 chipset. This set features the Adreno 750 integrated GPU and a high-speed eight-core CPU. The REDMAGIC 9 Pro runs REDMAGIC’s 9th-gen operating system over a linux-based Android 14. The phone’s software is highly customizable, allowing individual users to tweak the OS to their liking.
A battery meant for marathon gaming
Scoring incredibly well in endurance testing shows that there’s hardly any competing with the REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s extra-large 6,500mAh battery. Game with peace of mind knowing the battery’s got your back, or take it easy with up to 56 hours of idle time. Even if you run out of juice, the REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s fast charging ensures you’ll be gassed up and back in the game in just about half an hour.
Competitive specs priced fairly
The REDMAGIC 9 Pro offers all the specs mobile gamers want to see — including the latest in Android operating systems, an impressive battery life, and tailored features like shoulder triggers and ramped-up cooling — without a budget-breaking price tag.
Like any smartphone, including the flagships that the REDMAGIC 9 pro competes with, REDMAGIC’s newest gaming phone isn’t without its flaws. Gaming-tailored phones are still a relatively new niche, and there remains opportunity for growth. We’d like to see better camera performance, to help maintain the phone’s utility outside of gaming, and the Android OS won’t perfectly suit the needs of every user. But all in all, REDMAGIC is at the helm of mobile gaming with its latest model.
The REDMAGIC 9 Pro will be available in the following countries and regions:
