The smartphone gaming is going to become this year one of the most innovative, in a market where competition is increasingly fierce segments. Nubia has been one of the strongest manufacturers in this sector. We had already told you about the characteristics of the Red Magic 5G Lite , the “light” version of the model with 5G. And now it’s the turn of the Nubia Red Magic NX609J Global Version, which reaches 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is the most economical and “modest” variant. But the reality is that it maintains many of the benefits of its “older brothers”, such as its advanced cooling system and a design that enters through the eyes.

Nubia Red Magic design: Nubia Red Magic, a smartphone for video game lovers

Although it almost goes without saying, you immediately realize that you are in front of a large mobile . Not surprisingly, its beautiful screen has a 6-inch diagonal. Although if we compare it with the rest of the range, it is among the least heavy and bulky. But beyond this, what is most striking is its gaming aesthetic . On an aluminum body, it highlights a beautiful black finish with a glass design on the back.

Nubia Red Magic design.

RGB lighting:Nubia Red Magic, a smartphone for video game lovers

And it is on the deck where the Nubia Red Magic makes a difference, with a “strip” of RGB lighting at the rear . The curved edges present on the sides make the phone feel more comfortable when we hold it in hand. You can tell that the construction is robust. The details have been taken care of to the maximum, as can be seen in the hexagonal design of the camera and the LED flash. Not to mention the fingerprint reader. All this together makes it look like a unique smartphone.

Nubia Red Magic NX609J Global Version Connectivity

On the upper edge we have the 3.5 mm jack , while at the bottom the USB-C port has been placed . On the left side we have a tray compatible with dual nano SIM (this model lacks expansion via SD cards). As usual, the volume and power buttons are on the right side. And on top of these it has a red button to “put the turbo” to the processor and enter “game mode “, although we can also customize it to fulfill other functions.

Wireless technologies

In addition to 4G connectivity , this phone that has multilanguage support also uses dual-band WiFi, the Bluetooth 5.0 standard and various sensors and positioning systems (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou). But it dispenses with NFC wireless technology.

FullHD + screen

If there is something essential when playing, it is a generous diagonal. And in this sense, this Nubia Red Magic NX609J Global Version mobile will not disappoint us. Its virtually frameless screen is supported by a panel with JDI technology for better color viewing, FullHD + resolution (2,160 x 1,080 pixels) and a density that stays at 403PPI. The screen looks great, offers a high contrast (1,500: 1) and a brightness that reaches 500 nits . More than enough for smooth viewing outdoors, in direct sunlight.

Hardware features

The Nubia Red Magic NX609J Global Version comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB for storage.

At the hardware level we come across a Snapdragon 835 processor with 8 cores running at a frequency of 2.45 GHz. This CPU works side by side with an Adreno 540 GPU and 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. It also has 1 28 GB of UFS 2.1 storage and as an Android 8.1 operating system (with support for Google Play) masked under the Red Magic OS layer . This equipment is going to behave very smoothly when we are playing at the top and performing other demanding tasks. Its innovative cooling solution combines different ventilation “channels” with an internal fan , which manages to dissipate the temperature when the smartphone enters gaming mode.

Photographic equipment setup: Nubia Red Magic, a smartphone for video game lovers

In this type of mobile, the photographic section will surely be the least of it. If we want to dedicate ourselves to photography there are much more recommended mobiles. In any case, the Nubia Red Magic mounts a rear camera with a 24 megapixel sensor with f / 1.7 aperture. And for the front camera they have opted for an 8 megapixel sensor , which fully complies with the record.

Surround sound: Nubia Red Magic, a smartphone for video game lovers

The audio of this Nubia Red Magic NX609J Global Version has been one of the aspects in which the Asian company has placed more emphasis. The reason is very simple: to achieve the best gaming experience. Its dual DTS format loudspeaker is accompanied by a SmartPA amplifier , to achieve better quality stereo audio, with a high volume level, surround effect and greater bass boost.

Fast charging battery: Nubia Red Magic, a smartphone for video game lovers

The 3,800 mAh battery capacity of this gamer smartphone will be enough to last all day with moderate use. Another thing will be if we are going to use it to play full house, which is actually the objective. In this case, the autonomy will be significantly reduced, depending on different factors. Although NeoPower 3.0 technology will allow us to save energy when we play, surf the Internet or move through our social networks. This mobile is compatible with the fast charging system developed by Nubia , which greatly reduces recharging times.

The battery of this Nubia gaming smartphone has a capacity of 3,800 mAh.

Nubia Red Magic technical specifications: Nubia Red Magic, a smartphone for video game lovers