In 2026, Nubia Redmagic is known for its best and stable gaming smartphones that give massive performance even in all heavy games. Every model is more expensive than the older but what if a person has a low budget of 110K-120k Pakistani rupees and wants a beast gaming device(used) that can handle all games smoothly and do not have lag issues. 5 Months ago, one of our team members was in the same situation and then he decided to buy used Redmagic 8 Pro+.
Why He Choose the RedMagic 8 Pro+
His old device is iPhone 13 Pro Max which is good but they need to upgrade their device with a gaming beast that can easily handle all heavy games without any lag or issue. After watching some reviews and videos they decided to buy a used Redmagic 8 Pro+ because of its active cooling fan, high performance, shoulder triggers and fast charging.
Gaming Performance After 5 Months (PUBG Focus)
His words:
“In the last 5 months, I have mostly played Pubg Mobile on this phone. It gives 120FPS(Smooth/Extreme+) graphics in game, also gives you a smooth experience overall. The thing i noticed is its connectivity in game is too better than all other competitor devices that come in the same price range. When i play PUBG MOBILE in below 28°C room temperature the performance is overall good in even long sessions, I didn’t feel any lag or issue. The gaming feels more interesting because of the full display screen and a cooling fan which controls heating issues and gives excellent performance.
The issue I noticed is when the room temperature is high(28°C+) then the device causes a heat issue and it’s too hot after some gameplays. I did not feel any lag but I face issues with fingers due to the warmth of this phone. FPS drops up to 12/10 and goes to 108/110 when the temperature is high and the cooling fan spins faster to control heat but still I don’t recommend playing at high temperature. Although, if your room temperature is normal this device is best for gamers for long sessions.“
Build & Display
The first thing everyone notices is its amazing transparent back design which looks really aesthetic when you hold this device publicly. Also you can see its RGB-Fan and Lights on the back, which is adjustable from the phone setting. When you this device feels like a performance brick that is specially made for gamers. On this phone side, there is a dedicated red button to activate gaming mode immediately, also on the other side 2 pressure sensitive triggers that feel so fast. Overall, the phone’s look is great still in 2026 and feels special in your pocket.
The other best is its full screen display that did not have any punch hole or dot because of its under display camera(UDC). If you don’t know, it has a 6.8” FHD+ Amoled display with 120Hz of refresh rate. So, while we are playing games on it or watching any video, the colors are too good and get a better view because of the UDC feature.
Here you can enable back rgb lights from the device setting and can also change colors and animation. The back lights enhance its back but can consume more battery.
Software Experience (Chinese Version)
This RedMagic 8 Pro+ has chinese roms that work good overall, just the issue is we need to change language from ‘chinese’ to ‘english’ and install Google Play Store from another source to get Google Services but after installing it everything is working fine.
However, the phone has not received any update yet, sometimes it feels little issues for app opening and just navigating. The device has only the Android 15 last update. That’s the thing I didn’t like, at least I want it to go to Android 16. Although they did not like the OS for daily life use because of lack of os support and sometimes it feels buggy.
Cameras
They were really disappointed from the camera side, the back camera is just good for daytime photos but not good for low light photos. The back camera is 50MP and just good for the average photography, not best for professional photography. The front camera is very low because of the under display camera setup. Your selfies look life too noisy and not clear.
Battery Life & Charging After 5 Months
The battery life is still strong in 2026, its 5000mAh battery can last up to 1-1.5 days for normal use and 4-5 hours for the regular gaming sessions. If you need more battery hours then I think Redmagic 8 Pro is good for you because of its 6000mAh battery.
I use a 90W charger for daily life and it charges the phone in 35-40mins from 1 to 100%. But when you use RedMagic 120W original charger it can charge 1-100% in just 14mins. (Advertised)
Pros After 5 Months
Here’s the all pros about “RedMagic 8 Pro+”
- The device is very powerful from the gaming side, also for long sessions in low temperature.
- Good for the person who wants to charge their phone quickly and needs the best battery life that lasts up to 1-1.5 days for normal.
- Also best for the gamers because of its shoulder triggers and cooling fan which can really help your device to feel cool while gaming.
- If you want a unique device with amazing ghost back design and RGB Lights.
Cons After 5 Months
Here’s the all cons about “RedMagic 8 Pro+”
- The Chinese ROM model needs to install Google Play Store from other sources to get Google Services.
- The device is not good in OS, it is still stuck on Android 15 OS and not updated to the latest 16.
- Sometimes the device feels some little bugs while app opening but mostly feels no lag or issue.
- The Camera quality is not good for professional photographers, selfie cameras have very low quality.
Should You Buy a Used RedMagic 8 Pro+ in 2026 in Pakistan?
Buy it if:
- You can buy this smartphone if you’re a heavy mobile gamer who wants the best connectivity, gaming tools and widgets in your favorite game.
- Also if you want a full screen display and CPU with powerful performance that can handle any heavy mobile apps or other loads easily.
- A person who needs very fast charging because it has 165W fast charger support so you can charge your phone within 16 to 25 mins if you use the original charger.
- Lastly, if your city or area temperature is below 28°C the device gives you better performance than others.
Do NOT buy it if:
- Do not buy Redmagic 8 Pro+, if you’re not a gamer. It did not give you any latest OS update and still stuck on Android 15 old OS.
- If you want it for better photography I do not recommend any of you to buy this device.
- Do not recommend it, if you want a smooth experience for daily life use or multitasking with any little bug.
- If your city or area temperature is above 28°C, it produces heat issues in this situation.
Final Verdict
Here is the honest review for the Redmagic 8 pro+ after 5months of use. So, now you can easily understand if this device is best in 2026 for you or not. In Pakistan, you can easily buy this device in used condition from 110,000 PKR to 125,000 PKR from the local market, depending on the storage, condition and location. It’s the best budget gaming phone with some strong futures and specs. My personal opinion is it’s best for a person who loves mobile gaming and wants a device with 80% of only gaming focused. If you’re not this type of person, you should go with other devices.
