Mobile gaming fans know the struggle: you want the raw power of a gaming phone, but not everyone wants to carry around a chunky device that screams “gamer” from a mile away. It feels like you’re always forced to pick between beastly specs or a phone you wouldn’t be embarrassed to pull out at lunch. The RedMagic 10 Air steps in to say you can have your cake and eat it too. Standard flagship phones can handle a round of Genshin Impact just fine, but gaming smartphones are designed for people who want every advantage possible. Usually, that means phones so thick and heavy they could double as a paperweight, with flashy designs that leave no doubt about their purpose. The RedMagic 10 Air flips the script by packing serious gaming muscle into a slim, understated body. Designer: RedMagic (nubia) Compared to its big sibling, the RedMagic 10 Pro, which boasts an 8.9mm profile, the 10 Air shaves things down to just 7.8mm according to official numbers. For perspective, that’s even slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, a device often praised for its sleekness. It may just be the thinnest gaming phone around right now, making it easy to slip into pockets and blend in on any occasion. What’s wild is that RedMagic doesn’t sacrifice much to pull off this slim look. Inside is a Snapdragon 8 Gen3, which still delivers top-tier performance for the latest games. The camera setup skips the gimmicky macro lens but keeps a strong dual 50MP wide and ultrawide combo. The battery is slightly smaller at 6,000mAh, but it charges up fast with 80W support, so you’re never sidelined for long. One feature longtime fans might notice missing is the iconic cooling fan found in previous RedMagic models. With its thinner build, the 10 Air relies on passive cooling to keep temperatures manageable. While there’s no whirring fan sound, the phone’s performance promises to remain steady, even during marathon sessions of your favorite titles. On the outside, the minimalist design of the RedMagic 10 Air keeps things refreshingly simple. Except for a bold orange version that sports a narrow LED strip for a pop of character, there’s little to tip off its gaming pedigree. For mobile gamers who want powerhouse specs in a phone that looks at home anywhere, the RedMagic 10 Air is shaping up to be a game-changer. The post RedMagic 10 Air crams top gaming chops in a slim and discreet design first appeared on Yanko Design.