Red Magic 16 Pro 2026 Debuts with Core Ultra 9, RTX 5090, and Liquid Cooling Brilliance

Red Magic is ready to flex again. The brand has announced the launch date for its next powerhouse machine — the Red Magic Gaming Laptop 16 Pro 2026, dropping in China on October 17. Pre-orders are now live on JD.com, and the global version is expected to ship under the name Red Magic Titan 16 Pro (2026).

If the name doesn’t already scream “serious gaming,” the specs will. First teased during the Red Magic Gaming Universe event earlier this year, the 16 Pro 2026 is built around Intel’s top-tier Core Ultra 9-275HX processor and NVIDIA’s flagship RTX 5090 GPU — a combo designed to crush anything from AAA titles to creative workloads. It’s the successor to last year’s Red Magic 16 Pro, which already impressed gamers with its CNC aluminum alloy frame and strong thermal management. This year, things are looking even more refined.

The design language remains unmistakably Red Magic: bold yet elegant. The chassis sports a two-tone grey and black finish, giving off a premium yet understated aesthetic. It’s not just built for gamers — it looks like a workstation that wouldn’t be out of place in a creative studio. Clean lines, sharp edges, and a symmetrical layout keep the body sleek while preserving Red Magic’s aggressive character.

Open the lid and you’re greeted by a full-sized RGB keyboard with per-key customization, complete with full-height arrow keys and a dedicated numeric pad. It’s the kind of keyboard that begs for late-night sessions lit up in neon. The touchpad is generously sized and precision-tuned, while the slim-bezel display offers a near-borderless, immersive view — ideal for gamers who want both portability and screen real estate.

But Red Magic didn’t stop at raw looks or specs. The laptop also brings a hybrid cooling system that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie. A visible water-cooling ring circulates glowing blue coolant, while the Wind 4.0 fan spins at up to 24,000 RPM. Add to that a custom waterfall air duct designed to push heat out efficiently — and you get a cooling setup that not only performs but also looks incredible in action. Red Magic calls it a design that “breathes performance,” and from what we’ve seen so far, it’s hard to disagree.

The 16 Pro 2026 arrives at a time when high-end gaming laptops are blurring lines between PC performance and portable design. With features like Intel’s Ultra chip and RTX 5090 graphics, it’s shaping up to compete with machines like the ASUS ROG Strix Scar or Alienware m18, but with Red Magic’s own aesthetic flair and performance-first DNA.

And in true Red Magic fashion, the company is making it a double launch — introducing the Red Magic 11 Pro smartphone alongside the laptop. The phone packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chip, an 8,000mAh battery, and an under-display 50MP camera, hinting at the brand’s continued crossover between gaming hardware and mobile performance.

With the Red Magic 16 Pro 2026, Nubia’s gaming division is clearly signaling that it wants to dominate both the gaming and creator markets. It’s a machine for those who crave high-end specs but also care about how their setup looks and feels — gamers, designers, and tech enthusiasts who see their gear as part of their identity.

October 17 can’t come soon enough. If Red Magic delivers on its promise of power, performance, and polish, the 16 Pro 2026 might just redefine what a gaming laptop should be in 2026 — fast, futuristic, and unapologetically bold.