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ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S

Released: 2020, July 28Price: About 540 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, August 01

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, Redmagic 3.0
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
Size6.65 inches, 108.6 cm, 2, (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 144Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandZTE
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
ModelZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
PriceAbout 540 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsSilver, Pulse
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, August 01
Triple64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm, 2 MP, (macro)
Weight220 g (7.76 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Display459 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands41, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging55W wired, 56% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Released2020, July 28
Announced2020, July 28
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, aptX, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions168.6 x 78 x 9.8 mm (6.64 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-22.6 LUFS (Excellent)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 557056 (v8), GeekBench: 13400 (v4.4), 3386 (v5.1), GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery (old)Endurance rating 83h

ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S Overview

About ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S is another flagship from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S?

The ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ZTE devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S.