Gaming smartphones are built to take on a lot of strain. These mobile powerhouses have to endure fluctuating battery usage, increased heat build-up, and the occasional raging. This is why REDMAGIC builds devices that can endure just about anything you throw at them. Today, we’ll be focusing on the design choices behind the REDMAGIC 11 Pro, specifically looking at the durability testing by JerryRigEverything on YouTube.
In our earlier article on device durability surrounding the 10 Pro, we discussed the importance of creating and using durable smartphones. Durability is a product’s capacity to maintain its intended functionality and performance over an extended period and under typical usage. To create durable devices, you need to invest in materials that can withstand heat, optimize performance, and remain functional after minor damage.
The JerryRigEverything Way
Zack Nelson, the figure behind the popular JerryRigEverything channel, is a prominent name in the industry for durability testing. When it comes to figuring out the limits of devices, Zack is an expert, offering valuable insights and honest reviews that help both users and manufacturers make informed decisions. Now, if you take a quick scroll down Zack’s YouTube channel, you might feel a little confused about why this form of testing is even necessary.
No doubt, people tend to assume that hostile testing of devices serves no practical purpose; after all, who’s going around snapping their phone in half randomly? However, durability testing doesn’t just stop at what could go wrong for a regular user; it goes beyond what could be possible under every circumstance, from your phone slipping out of your pocket on a walk to your phone slipping out of your pocket on a rollercoaster.
On Zack’s channel, you also get to see the internal hardware and components of every device, giving you a better understanding of how your phone works and which materials do what. This helps the user make better judgment calls about the specifications they’d like in the future. Zack has already tested and dismembered quite a few REDMAGIC devices before, and we’re happy to report that we’ve always passed the test.
11 Pro Goes Up to Bat
Now, the REDMAGIC 11 Pro is already a headline-stealing beast of a gaming phone. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, alongside our very own REDMAGIC RedCore R4 gaming chip, the 11 Pro stacks the specs when it comes to powerful gameplay. However, today we’re looking at the device from a design perspective as well – an element which is equally important when it comes to performance – and Zack is no stranger to the 11 Pro’s prowess already.
In fact, he named the 11 Pro his winning choice for the Most Innovative phone during his 2025 Smartphone Durability Awards video, making this our second consecutive year winning the title. He stated that the liquid cooling feature in the 11 Pro pushes the limits of what smartphones are capable of and that we’re always raising the bar when it comes to the materials used.
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Now, let’s take a closer look at Zack’s in-depth review of the 11 Pro, which has already garnered over 4 million views, and see how he felt the device performed after going through all the guts inside.
A Chilling Testament
Zack starts his durability testing of the 11 Pro by going over some of the key features that make the phone stand out in the industry. Naturally, the AquaCore liquid cooling system takes center stage here as he points out the visibly moving AI server-grade fluorinated liquid on the back of the device that maintains icy gameplay.
The 11 Pro’s cooling system also uses the industry’s largest 13,116 mm² vapor chamber with double-sided raised heat conduction for seamless coverage and 50% better heat dissipation. We’ve also wedged Liquid Metal 3.0 above the VC to offer non-corrosive and advanced thermal conductivity, alongside our signature 24,000 RPM turbo fan for the industry’s fastest airflow.
In Zack’s tests, durability is the key factor, and we’ve considered the risky implications of introducing liquid to a smartphone design. This is why the 11 Pro proves to be extremely durable, with a drop-resistant, leak-proof, and non-conductive design that's both compact and efficient.
For “kicks and giggles,” Zack also decided to light the cooling loop on fire as well, which had no effect because the liquid within the device is circulating and actively moving heat away from the flame, just like it was designed to do, he speculated.
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Zack then goes on to open up the 11 Pro, unveiling the cool “alien technology” that makes up the internal cooling loop filled with server-grade fluorinated liquid that won’t freeze. Zack states that the cooling loop uses the air duct and cooling fan as a radiator up top, the same as a gasoline-powered vehicle engine would – something he’s very impressed by. Once further inside, Zack can see that the ducting sits on top of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and how the fan touches the vapor chamber on the back side of the battery, allowing it to pull heat away from both areas at the same time.
Durability On Display
Design and durability go hand in hand. Despite a seamless finish, a smartphone can still be a fragile flower at the end of the day. Fortunately, we prioritize performance alongside aesthetics at REDMAGIC, which means that the 11 Pro stands out as much more than just a pretty face.
According to Zack, one of the best and most underrated features of these REDMAGIC smartphones is that they are totally flat. With no camera shelf or camera bumps, he finds it refreshing to enjoy a pure, smooth, and flush panel on the back. He notes the RGB lights and exhaust port, promptly concluding that the “11 Pro is like having a desktop PC in your pocket.”
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After quite literally setting the screen on fire, Zack noted that the 95.3% screen-to-body ratio with 144Hz and 1 billion-color display withstands around 20 seconds of open flame before a white mark starts to appear on the screen, but then the AMOLED screen completely recovers.
Built for the Long Haul
Finally, Zack put the 11 Pro through the dreaded bend test, using his hands to try snapping the phone in half. However, we’re simply built differently at REDMAGIC, so we build differently as well. The 11 Pro came out with no bending, no cracks, no kinks, and no damage of any kind, effortlessly passing the durability test. Zack went on to call the phone a brick that is “just as solid this year with its cooling loop as it was last year without it.”
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Elevated Design, Now Pro.
The REDMAGIC 11 Pro is the ideal picture of advanced smartphone gaming technology. Built to be sleek and stylish while packing enough juice to dominate every game, the 11 Pro combines brains with brawn to make a gaming smartphone worth your time. We’d also like to thank JerryRigEverything for his transparent, informative, and in-depth reviews of our devices that keep us on our toes as much as we try to keep the smartphone industry on theirs.
FAQ
Q: Who is JerryRigEeverything and why is he important in the industry?
A: JerryRigEverything is a YouTube channel run by Zack Nelson. In his videos, he puts different devices through several durability tests, often pushing them to extremes to see their physical limits with knives, open flames, and bending tests. These reviews offer insights into the durability of devices and the materials used, which can then be used by consumers to make informed decisions and by manufacturers to make better designs.
Q: Why is durability testing important?
A: While most durability tests go to the extreme case scenario, they all focus on helping consumers understand the device and components they are purchasing. Durability tests also indicate long-term quality assurance, resistance levels, and hardware integrity, which are all key to making informed consumer choices.
Q: How does the REDMAGIC 11 Pro ensure enhanced durability?
A: The REDMAGIC 11 Pro comes fitted with a revolutionary AquaCore liquid cooling system that is built to be extremely durable, with a drop-resistant, leak-proof, and non-conductive design that's both compact and efficient. The phone is also capable of withstanding bending or breakage tests in Zack’s video due to its durable metal middle frame and Corning glass rear coverframe, and comes equipped with an IPX8 rating for water resistance alongside a unique dust-proof design.
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