REDMAGIC 11 Pro: World’s First Liquid Cooled Phone Coming to Nepal

The REDMAGIC series is ZTE’s most prized possession. It’s not just the company’s flagship lineup; it’s also one of the very few smartphone series that fully commit to gaming-grade hardware, with features like active cooling that most flagships wouldn’t dare to include. This year, ZTE has raised the bar once again with the launch of the REDMAGIC 11 Pro.

On paper, the specs are already impressive, but ZTE hasn’t stopped there. The company has gone the extra mile with a few bold additions that genuinely help the REDMAGIC 11 Pro stand out in a sea of conventional flagships.

What is the price of the REDMAGIC 11 Pro in Nepal?

Looking at the specs, I initially expected the phone to cost well over $1,000 in the global market. So it was genuinely surprising to see REDMAGIC price it at just $700 on its official global website.

A straight currency conversion puts the base variant at around Rs. 1,00,000 in Nepal. However, realistically, it’s unlikely the phone will land at that price. Once taxes, import duties, and distributor margins are factored in, a price hike of Rs. 15,000–25,000 seems far more realistic.

If that happens, the REDMAGIC 11 Pro price in Nepal could start at Rs. 1,15,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and go all the way up to Rs. 1,59,999 for 24GB/1TB configuration.

In terms of colors, the phone comes in Cryo, Nightfreeze, and Subzero, or in simpler terms, matte black, transparent black, and transparent white.

It has been quite some time since the 11 Pro launched globally, yet the specs still feel thoroughly top-notch. It’s powered by a true flagship chipset, runs the latest version of Android, and shows no signs of compromise on the core fundamentals.

On paper, the specifications are impressive, but REDMAGIC doesn’t stop there. The company has gone a step further by introducing a liquid-based cooling system, something we’re seeing on a smartphone for the very first time. Naturally, that raises a few questions. What happens if you drop the phone? Could the liquid leak? What about extreme cold? Does it freeze? And if the phone accidentally gets wet, does the active cooling fan fail?

These are all valid concerns, and thankfully, REDMAGIC has answers. So with the basics covered and the doubts addressed, let’s dive deeper into the full overview of the REDMAGIC 11 Pro and see how all of this works in real-world use.

RedMagic 11 Pro Overview

The REDMAGIC 11 Pro, like most REDMAGIC phones, looks like a solid slab of metal, and that’s very much intentional. You get flat aluminium frames, a flat display, and a completely flat back with no camera bump whatsoever. It genuinely looks like a brick, helped by the fact that it’s just 0.1mm shy of 9mm thick.

The frames are absolutely packed with controls. Alongside the usual volume rocker and power button, you get two pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers designed specifically for gaming. This year, REDMAGIC has also added an extra sensor on the left frame. There’s even a 3.5mm headphone jack on top, something you almost never see on a 2025 flagship. And of course, the signature Magic Slider is back, instantly launching Game Mode and giving quick access to all your installed games.

REDMAGIC offers the phone in two back designs: transparent glass and non-transparent (covered). The transparent version is where the phone really shows off. You can see the liquid cooling loop, the internal cooling fan, and illuminated branding, including the REDMAGIC logo and the Snapdragon flagship badge. With RGB lighting and exposed internals, it’s guaranteed to grab attention; it’s less “subtle flagship” and more RGB gaming rig in phone form.

If that’s too flashy, the covered back variant keeps things cleaner and more understated. You lose the visible cooling elements and glowing logos, but it still maintains a strong gaming aesthetic. The downside is that this version is limited to the base configuration with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The REDMAGIC 11 Pro truly flexes its power with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with 12GB, 16GB, or even 24GB of RAM, and storage options scaling all the way up to 1TB. With this much performance on tap, heat becomes inevitable, so REDMAGIC goes all-in on cooling to keep temperatures in check.

The phone features a new Aqua Core cooling system that uses the same fluorinated liquid found in AI servers and withstands extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to 70°C. REDMAGIC also includes an active cooling fan spinning at up to 24,000RPM, supported by a massive 13,116mm² vapour chamber. Despite having visible intake and exhaust vents, the company still manages to deliver an IPX8 water-resistance rating, which is nothing short of impressive.

Up front, the REDMAGIC 11 Pro sports a massive 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, delivering both sharp visuals and ultra-smooth gameplay. Gorilla Glass protection is present, though REDMAGIC hasn’t specified which version. The 16MP under-display selfie camera keeps the front completely uninterrupted.

Around the back, there’s a familiar 50MP main camera and 50MP ultrawide setup. It’s simple, but let’s be honest, this phone is clearly built for gaming first.

Rounding things off is a huge 7,400mAh battery, a massive 1,450mAh jump over its predecessor, paired with 80W fast charging that can reportedly take the phone from 0 to 100% in just 68 minutes. And lastly, the phone boots with Android 16 with REDMAGIC OS 11 skin on top.

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There’s no doubt that the REDMAGIC 11 Pro is a serious piece of hardware. It packs some genuinely impressive specs, including the latest Snapdragon chipset, a 144Hz AMOLED display, and an excellent 7,500mAh battery. REDMAGIC also pushes boundaries by offering an IP rating on a phone that still features actual intake and exhaust vents.

And that’s without even getting into the liquid cooling system, which is incredibly ambitious considering how compact a smartphone form factor is.

So, is the REDMAGIC 11 Pro an absolute value-for-money device? Yes, if it enters Nepal at a price close to its global pricing. At that point, it would be almost unbeatable for power users and mobile gamers alike. But until we know the official Nepali pricing, one thing is certain: the REDMAGIC 11 Pro is an absolute beast of a phone, and one that clearly stands apart from conventional flagships.

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