nubia could be preparing major upgrades for both its flagship and gaming phones. A new leak claims the upcoming nubia Z90 Ultra and REDMAGIC 12 series will feature Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, bigger batteries, and improved cooling.
The information comes from reliable Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station. While Nubia has not confirmed launch dates, both phones are expected to arrive later this year.
nubia Z90 Ultra
The nubia Z90 Ultra, which will succeed the Z80 Ultra, is rumored to feature:
- 1.5K display
- Custom 35mm main camera
- Battery that could reach the 10,000mAh range, up from the Z80 Ultra’s 7,200mAh
nubia is expected to continue focusing on photography, following the Z80 Ultra’s camera-centered design, including its under-display camera technology.
REDMAGIC 12
The REDMAGIC 12 series is expected to receive several upgrades for gamers, including:
- Bigger battery than the 7,500mAh found in the REDMAGIC 11S Pro
- Improved dual liquid + air cooling system for more stable gaming performance during long sessions
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Both the nubia Z90 Ultra and REDMAGIC 12 are rumored to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, which is expected to be built on TSMC’s 2nm process for better performance and power efficiency.
If the leak is accurate, Nubia will continue its usual strategy. The Z series will focus on cameras, while the REDMAGIC series will target gamers with powerful hardware and advanced cooling.
As always, these details are based on early leaks, so specifications could change before nubia makes an official announcement.