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What’s Old is New Again: The RedMagic Nova Gaming Tablet Review
Gaming tablets – they were all the rage a few years ago, and then, much like the fleeting sparks of a July 4th firework, they fizzled out. But, it seems, they’re back, and with the RedMagic Nova Gaming Tablet, they’re better than ever. This 10.9-inch slate ($500 starting, $650 reviewed) has the power to bring gaming to the next level. Powered by an overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, the display is bright and vivid, and the quad speakers pack a wallop without going overboard. Add a pair of cameras for quick snaps, streaming, or video conferencing, and you’ve got a tablet that’s not just for gaming, but for everything else too.
Now, there are a few minor hiccups. The user interface can be a bit clunky, and the bloatware may be a turn-off for some. And, okay, it would be nice if RedMagic included the keyboard and stylus with the tablet instead of making them an additional purchase. But, for gamers looking for a powerful device to take their mobile gaming experience to the next level, the RedMagic Nova is an excellent choice.
Design
Tablets often suffer from design issues – they’re just not as exciting as smartphones or laptops. But RedMagic tries to shake things up with a couple of design flourishes on the dark gray, anodized aluminum rear panel. You’ll notice the glowing RGB RedMagic logo, but what’s even more intriguing is the clear panel giving a peek into the tablet’s internals, including a couple of heat pipes and the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.
Performance
The Nova gets its power from the 3.4-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8th Gen 3 Leading Version processor, which is simply an overclocked version of the original SoC. With 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, the Nova easily handles 50 open Google Chrome tabs, light photo edits in Adobe Photoshop Express, and several open Google Docs. But more importantly, combined with its Adreno 750 GPU, the tablet consistently delivers fast, smooth gaming performance.
I put the Nova through a series of benchmarks to test its mettle. And I’m impressed. On Geekbench 6, the slate scored 2,208 in single-core testing and 6,422 in multi-core testing. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad Light benchmark, which tests the GPU, the tablet scored a respectable 1,743.
Cameras
The Nova has two cameras: a 50MP rear camera and a 20MP front shooter. Both cameras snap solid photos and handle video conferencing or streaming with ease. They even have modes similar to what you’d find on a smartphone (Time-lapse, Panorama, and Slow Motion). No matter which camera I used, I was impressed with both color reproduction and detail.
Battery Life
I got 12 hours and 18 minutes of battery life out of the Nova’s 10,100mAh battery while watching a 24-hour video at 50% brightness. That time was significantly shorter when I started gaming. I only got 3 hours and 29 minutes playing Wuthering Waves before it was time to reach for the charger.
Verdict
I’m not a fan of tablets, but the RedMagic Nova has won me over. The transparent window and RGB design are highlights, even if the user interface takes some getting used to. The performance is excellent, the display is bright and vivid, and the quad speakers are impressive. And, while the battery life could be longer, the included 80W charger and 55-minute charge time are a plus. Overall, the RedMagic Nova Gaming Tablet is a great choice for gamers or anyone looking for a gaming tablet that’s not made by Apple or Samsung.
