Red Magic 9 Pro Plus Bumblebee Edition
Gaming phone is a great category for co-branding with icons. As most of them have fancy looks with monster-like performances, there are quite a lot of elements and accessories good for customization. The Red Magic gaming series is a great example since their big success with the co-branding of the Red Magic 8 series with Transformers’ Bumblebee. Recently they expect to continue the successful co-branding on the Red Magic 9 Pro +. Gizmochina Review team was doing an unboxing of the Red Magic 9 Pro+ Bumblebee Edition. Check out what’s included and the first impression below.
Red Magic 9 Pro Plus
First of all, it’s undoubted that the phone is perfect for co-branding. It’s flat and complete enough on the back for designers to turn it into any customized artwork. If you are interested in knowing more about the Red Magic 9 Pro and 9 Pro + (The two have very few differences in core performance and specs), please check out the review we have done before.
Unboxing
Pushing open the outer box, you’re greeted with a yellow box that looks like a honeycomb structure with the iconic Bumblebee and an image from the Bumblebee standalone movie.
It’s a nice touch. Lifting the lid reveals the color-matched Magnetic Cooler 4 Pro, to make sure your phone stays cool during intense gaming sessions.
There’s also a 165W GaN charger for ultra-fast charging and of course the themed USB-C cable and pin.
It’s worth noting that the case in the package is magnetic, making it perfect for use with the Cooler. Also included in the package is an extra cable to power the Cooler.
Holding the Red Magic 9 Pro+ in my hand, it feels sturdy and elegant. The design is a brilliant marriage of yellow and black hues, reminiscent of the iconic Bumblebee character from the Transformers.
You can even see some screws patterns exposed to view, which creates a very mech-style aesthetic. That also make the back panel feel like a work of art, with a carbon fiber texture and metallic finish that emphasizes high performance.
The back panel features a black stripe that runs down the side. The Autobot logo is right there, sitting proudly next to the ‘BUMBLEBEE’ engraving – it’s all in the details, folks.
I really like the restraint of the design, it’s used to show off the co-branding with lots of color and small logos, very clever.
There’re also a lot of Bumblebee elements in the software, with different wallpapers and holographic-like launch, which I’ll briefly show off here (Please check out the video).
Now, let’s get to the specs. the RedMagic 9 Pro+ comes with a 6.8-inch 1.5K OLED display, Snapdragon 8th Gen 3 chipset, and up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s built for speed and performance, whether you’re playing games or browsing apps.
First Impression
For gamers, this phone is equipped with shoulder triggers, dual stereo speakers, and dedicated game modes, while the dedicated Game Mode trigger has been designed in Bumblebee’s signature yellow color to take your mobile gaming to the next level.
There’s also WiFi 7 support so you’re always connected at the fastest response and the most smooth gaming operation.
Overall, the build quality of the special edition is still top-notch, with even more charming vibrancy. Holding it horizontally for gaming, you would find it’s well-balanced. Although it’s still pretty heavy, we don’t feel much of its weight during intense gaming sessions.
One of the biggest surprises is the customized Magnetic Cooler 4 Pro with a 27W output. It’s just included inside the kit. Along with the magnetic phone case, it undoubtedly has the look of the most eye-catching mobile gaming set of 2024. But I still have a small complaint here, if this case could also be presented in black or yellow, it would be really perfect!
Custom Software features
Now let’s move into the software. Actually, the customized interface and small software features are not really impressive. Although they do fit the theme of Bumblebee, the presentation is basically the same as most other co-branded phones.
Of course, we get some customized icons, wallpapers, and animations. But especially after looking at quite a few AI-generated images, I even had the illusion of wondering if the wallpapers were also done by an AI artist.
The Red Magic 9 Pro+ Hornet Edition is just that. It’s not just a phone, it’s a statement. If you’re a fan of Transformers, or just looking for a top-notch gaming phone, then this is the phone for you. Thanks for watching, and again this phone is available on GeekWills.
