What you need to know
- REDMAGIC announced the launch of its Nova Gaming Tablet for the international market.
- The device ships in 12/256 GB and 16/512 GB variants for $499 and $649, respectively, in the US.
- The Nova Gaming Tablet debuted in China in early September with a built-in 20,000 RPM fan, a nine-layer cooling system, and a massive 10,100 mAh battery.
If you’ve been waiting to see if REDMAGIC’s newest gaming tablet will arrive in your country, you’re probably in luck! Today (September 27), REDMAGIC announced that it has launched its recent Nova Gaming tablet for the international market, in almost 50 countries and territories.
REDMAGIC Nova features two RAM/storage configurations: 12/256 GB and 16/512 GB. According to a press release, the Nova tablet is available for $499 and $649, respectively.
Following its announcement today, REDMAGIC says consumers should prepare for the “Early Sale” on October 7, although they do not specify what the price of the offer will be. The open sale begins on October 16, but early buyers will get early access on October 15.
Below is a snapshot of the regions where the REDMAGIC Nova tablet is available:
He REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet launched in China earlier this month. The tablet has a 10.9-inch display with a 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It also includes the best of Qualcomm. Snapdragon 8 Generation 3 SoC, which maxes out at 3.4 GHz.
According to REDMAGIC, the Nova Gaming Tablet achieves an AnTuTu score of 2,352,902 and is “the only tablet capable of handling AAA games for serious gamers.”
A tool to optimize the performance of REDMAGIC Nova is its built-in 20,000 RPM fan, a 3D heat pipe, and internal air ducts. REDMAGIC claims this should “maximize cooling” as the tablet’s interior dissipates heat buildup during longer gaming sessions. We’ve seen similar efforts to maximize refreshing shine in products like the REDMAGIC 9 Pro.
For the Nova, the company claims that its nine-layer cooling system and all-metal aviation body can reduce its core temperature by about 25 degrees Celsius or 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally, the tablet packs a massive 10,100 mAh battery. REDMAGIC estimates that the battery can last almost 19 hours; however, it can last about 10 hours with heavy gaming use. A slight difference is that the international variant offers an 80W charger instead of the 120W that Chinese consumers received.
REDMAGIC detailed a few other specifications, such as a 50MP rear camera and a 20MP selfie lens. Thanks to its Game Space 9.0 software, users can fine-tune performance, change graphics, and find accessory controls without any hassle. The Nova Gaming Tablet is DTS:X Ultra certified and offers “full range” 3D audio through four built-in speakers.
The REDMAGIC Nova Gaming tablet appears to have the power and price to challenge the best android tabletsAnd we’re excited to try it! Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S10 series on Thursday, and that should be your main competitor.