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REDMAGIC 10 Air: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered sleek sophistication that redefines mobile gaming

REDMAGIC 10 Air: Superlative mobile gaming experience in a thin and light package
REDMAGIC 10 Air: Superlative mobile gaming experience in a thin and light package
The REDMAGIC 10 Air is all set to hit shelves worldwide on May 7 as the ultimate slim gaming smartphone. Powered by the fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 together with RedCore R3 smarts and a versatile Redmagic OS 10 with Game Space, the REDMAGIC 10 Air is a must have tool in your arsenal for world domination.

REDMAGIC's latest innovation, the REDMAGIC 10 Air, brings flagship gaming goodness in a slim, lightweight design that is sure to turn heads wherever you take it.

Functional, featherlight design

Despite featuring powerful internals, the REDMAGIC 10 Air tips the scales at just 205 g while sporting a super sleek look at just 7.85 mm thickness.

A 2.5D edge with slight curves along an aluminum midframe and a fingerprint-resistant matte finish gives the Air 10 a touch of sophistication while subtle RGB LED lighting adds to the gamery feel.

Experience a premium finish that's designed with gamers in mind

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and RedCore R3 for elevated gaming

The REDMAGIC 10 Air is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the first mobile chipset supporting on-device generative AI models with up to 10 billion parameters. 

Complementing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is REDMAGIC's proprietary RedCore R3 co-processor, which takes load off the main SoC for auxiliary gaming functions like haptic feedback and RGB lighting.

RedCore R3 co-processor perfectly complements the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RedCore R3 co-processor perfectly complements the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Display that fully immerses you in action

The REDMAGIC 10 Air features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,600 nits peak brightness.

A 2,000 Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate and 960 Hz continuous tracking ensures every action is registered with precision — critical for competitive mobile gaming.

A 2,000 Hz touch sampling rate ensures instant, precise inputs
A 2,000 Hz touch sampling rate ensures instant, precise inputs

REDMAGIC OS 10: Hardware brilliance meets software magic

REDMAGIC OS 10.0, together with Google Gemini AI, is the brains behind the superlative gaming experiences offered by the REDMAGIC 10 Air. REDMAGIC OS 10 brings an exclusive Game Space feature that gives players quick access to games and tools like frame interpolation, Smart Cast, and more.

Get a better perspective of the world around you

The REDMAGIC 10 Air features a dual 50 MP camera system. The primary OV50E sensor includes Optical Image Stabilization, a 7P lens, and an anti-glare layer. 

The secondary OV50D 50 MP ultra-wide camera handles landscapes and group photos with distortion correction algorithms.

9-layer ICE liquid metal cooling that stays frosty

REDMAGIC's sophisticated 9-layer ICE Cooling System features liquid metal technology adapted from gaming laptops, offering thermal efficiency up to 13x greater than conventional solutions.

The 10 Air's 6,000mAh battery provides up to 28 hours of usage and supports 80 W fast charging for minimal downtime during extended gaming sessions.

REDMAGIC 10 Air: 9-layer ICE cooling system
REDMAGIC 10 Air: 9-layer ICE cooling system

Additional features to level up your game

The REDMAGIC 10 Air offers a lot more than a typical smartphone experience. Some noteworthy features that set the REDMAGIC 10 Air apart from the competition include:

  • Responsive shoulder triggers with 520 Hz touch response rate
  • Dual flagship-grade speakers with DTS:X Ultra certification enhanced by Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound
  • 0815 super linear motor for dynamic 4D vibration feedback
  • Dual-band 5G Wi-Fi with speeds up to 20% faster than previous generations
  • NFC module with Google Pay support
  • Customizable Magic Key

Pricing and availability

The REDMAGIC 10 Air will be available on Open Sale starting May 7, 2025, across North America, Europe, UK, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

Pricing starts at $549 (€499/£439) for the 12 GB + 256 GB model in Twilight or Hailstone colors, with the premium 16 GB + 512 GB Flare version launching later for $699.

Early Bird Access customers stand to avail a $30 discount beginning April 29. Loyal REDMAGIC customers will get a straight $40 off on the 10 Air's price.

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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 2025-05- 6 (Update: 2025-05- 6)