A Geekbench 6 result has put the RedMagic 11S Pro+ in the spotlight before its launch, with one early single-core score reaching about 4,010 points. That figure has drawn unusual attention because a Chinese blogger, @肥威, said no other Android phone had achieved a result like that on the platform in a legitimate way.
The number matters because RedMagic is not chasing balance in the same way many flagship phones do. Its gaming phones are built to push raw performance as far as possible, and this latest benchmark suggests the brand is still committed to that formula.
Benchmark numbers raise the bar
Several Geekbench 6 listings for a device carrying model number nubia NX809J appeared on 10 May. One entry that showed the roughly 4,010-point single-core result later disappeared from the database, while another listing still showed scores in the 3,900 range for single-core testing.
Multi-core results also looked strong. Some of the reported figures went beyond 12,000 points, reinforcing the impression that the NX809J is intended for very aggressive performance.
Those results have led to the strong belief that the device is the RedMagic 11S Pro+. If that identification is correct, the phone is being positioned as a machine built to chase top-end benchmark numbers rather than conservative power tuning.
Aggressive tuning appears to be part of the plan
RedMagic has long been known for pushing performance harder than many competitors in the flagship segment. Its gaming phones often get linked with overclocking and more daring tuning choices than mainstream premium devices.
The company had already explained that the new device uses an overclocking process. It also said it selected Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips that it considered the “best of the best,” a description that suggests a very strict chip selection strategy.
That approach helps explain why the benchmark scores stand out so sharply. If only the strongest units are used, RedMagic may be able to outperform other phones on the same platform in peak performance tests.
Details point to a highly tuned configuration
The benchmark listing also included a technical detail that stood out. Instead of the usual Qualcomm ARMv8 naming, it referred to “QTI SM8850 3628 MHz (8 cores).”
That label does not reveal the full tuning strategy, but it does add to the impression that the device is running a heavily optimized setup. Combined with the unusually high scores, the listing suggests that the 11S Pro+ may be using a very aggressive performance configuration.
For a gaming phone, such figures matter only if the device can sustain them. Short benchmark bursts can look impressive, but long gaming sessions are the real test of whether the hardware can maintain speed without falling apart under heat.
Cooling will be just as important as power
RedMagic is expected to equip the 11S Pro+ with an improved active cooling fan. The phone is also expected to use a vapor chamber and a liquid-cooling-style thermal system.
That direction fits RedMagic’s wider product philosophy. The brand typically accepts higher heat and complexity in exchange for stronger performance, as long as the cooling system can keep temperatures under control.
If the Geekbench result reflects peak capability, gaming sessions will be the more meaningful test. In that setting, active cooling is not just an accessory but a core part of whether the performance gains can be felt in real use.
More than just a faster CPU
RedMagic is also said to be preparing its custom Redcore R4 gaming chip for the device. Alongside that, the company is bringing a newer version of its CUBE Sky Gaming Engine as part of the gaming optimization package.
Teaser material claims the phone can handle more than 200 games at 2K resolution and 144fps. It also says the device can use frame interpolation and resolution upscaling at the same time.
That points to a broader strategy than simply relying on the main processor. RedMagic appears to be building the experience around a combination of the primary chip, a companion gaming chip, active cooling, and software-level tuning.
The full RedMagic 11S Pro series is scheduled to launch in China on 18 May. A new gaming tablet is also expected at the same event, and the benchmark results now give an early look at how far RedMagic wants to push Android performance this time.
Source: www.gizmochina.com
