RedMagic 11 Pro disassembled: the first smartphone with integrated active liquid cooling
The RedMagic 11 Pro has just made its global debut, and a complete teardown by Zack from JerryRigEverything uncovers the secrets of its impressive internal architecture — including its active liquid cooling system, a world first for a mainstream smartphone.
RedMagic 11 Pro: A True Integrated Liquid Cooling Circuit
The highlight of the RedMagic 11 Pro is its liquid cooling loop — an innovation that Nubia describes as the first flexible closed-loop liquid cooling system in a smartphone.
Here’s how it works:
- The circuit consists of a flexible tube running through part of the internal chassis.
- Above this tube, a piezoelectric micropump generates vibrations to circulate the liquid.
- A check valve controls the flow to ensure it moves in one direction.
- The liquid absorbs heat near the main processor (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) and transfers it to a large metallic plate at the back.
This system ensures constant and silent cooling, optimizing thermal performance during intense gaming sessions or extended tasks.
Active Double Cooling: Liquid + 24,000 RPM Ventilation
But that’s not all. The RedMagic 11 Pro combines this liquid circuit with a mechanical fan spinning at 24,000 RPM — a record in the mobile industry.
Air flows through an isolated ventilation channel, ensuring an IPX8 rating for water resistance. Additionally, it features a massive VC (Vapor Chamber) heat sink, which RedMagic claims is the largest ever integrated into a smartphone.
The result: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 can maintain high frequencies longer without overheating or throttling.
An Exemplary Robustness Despite Internal Complexity
JerryRigEverything’s durability test confirms that the RedMagic 11 Pro is as sturdy as it is innovative. In the scratch test, the glass withstands up to a level 6 on the Mohs scale (deeper marks at level 7), which is standard for modern protective glass.
During the bend test, there was no deformation or cracking — even under significant pressure from both directions. An impressive feat, considering the internal complexity and the presence of a complete liquid cooling system.
The Most Advanced Gaming Smartphone of 2025?
With its active liquid cooling technology, high-speed fan, and virtually indestructible construction, the RedMagic 11 Pro pushes the boundaries of modern gaming smartphones.
It’s not just about raw power anymore, but rather a complete thermal engineering solution, reminiscent of a miniaturized gaming PC. This model illustrates how the future of gaming smartphones will also hinge on thermal science.
