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Redmagic OS 12 (Android 17) update schedule announced for 8 devices in China
Key points
- Redmagic OS 12 (Android 17) update schedule released for 8 devices.
- Rollout begins December 2026 in China, with global release expected later.
- Update includes visual redesign, AI Magic Island, MORA AI companion, and gaming features.
- Redmagic 12 Pro+ already launched with Redmagic OS 12.
- Redmagic 12 Pro launched internationally.
- Redmagic 12 Pro nearly doubled Pixel 11 Pro’s multi-core score.
- Redmagic 12 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.
- Redmagic 12 Pro has an 8,400mAh battery.
- Redmagic 12 Pro has a dual active cooling system with liquid cooling and a fan.
Redmagic OS 12 Rollout Details
Redmagic has announced the update schedule for its Redmagic OS 12, which is based on Android 17, for eight devices in China. The rollout commenced with the Redmagic 12 Pro+ and will continue through April 2027 for other models. While these dates are for the Chinese market, global availability is anticipated to follow.
The Redmagic 12 Pro is scheduled for a global release on November 3, 2026, indicating that a global version of Redmagic OS 12 is already prepared for porting to other devices.
Key Features and Enhancements
Redmagic OS 12 introduces a visual redesign inspired by Liquid Glass, featuring a large lockscreen clock and new lockscreen customization options. A Dynamic Island-like feature, named AI Magic Island, is integrated into the status bar, expanding to display actionable notifications for music playback and ride-hailing.
The update also includes the MORA AI companion, a VTuber-like AI assistant, and new "AI Magic Assistant" automated task executions. Gaming improvements are part of the update, with a refreshed Game Space app, an Esports Training Arena app, X-Gravity Platform 3.0, and upgraded live streaming capabilities.
Device Update Timeline (China)
The update schedule for China is as follows: December 2026 for Redmagic 11 Pro and Redmagic 11S Pro series; January 2027 for Redmagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro; March 2027 for Redmagic 10 Pro series, Redmagic 10S Pro series, Redmagic 11 Air, and Redmagic eSports Tablet 3 Pro; and April 2027 for Redmagic 10 Air.
Updates
- Redmagic 12 Pro launched internationally.
- Redmagic 12 Pro nearly doubled Pixel 11 Pro’s multi-core score.
- Redmagic 12 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.
- Redmagic 12 Pro has an 8,400mAh battery.
- Redmagic 12 Pro has a dual active cooling system with liquid cooling and a fan.
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How outlets covered it
The Redmagic 12 Pro is a new gaming smartphone equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, an 8,400mAh battery, and a dual active cooling system combining liquid cooling and a fan. This design allows for sustained high-performance gaming without thermal throttling or significant battery drain, addressing common issues in mobile gaming.
The RedMagic 12 Pro, a new flagship Android phone, has launched internationally after its initial release in China. Benchmarks indicate it outperforms current Pixel devices in multi-core performance and offers a smooth user experience.
Redmagic has outlined the update schedule for Redmagic OS 12, based on Android 17, for eight of its devices in China, starting December 2026. The update includes visual changes, AI integration, simplified connectivity, and gaming performance upgrades, with global availability expected to follow shortly after the Chinese rollout.