REDMAGICTL;DR The REDMAGIC 11 Air is a new gaming phone with a relatively slim form factor. The gaming phone landscape is looking pretty grim in 2026, with ASUS stepping back from the smartphone market and newer flagship chips suffering from poor thermal performance. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro is one of the last gaming phones on the market (and our top pick for the best gaming phone), but now it’s set to get a cheaper, more pocketable sibling. The REDMAGIC 11 Air is a slightly slimmed-down version of the 11 Pro, but not by much. As expected from a dedicated gaming phone, it also features 520Hz shoulder triggers set up for horizontal gaming.