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With Chisa coming back in Wuthering Waves, I feel like the REDMAGIC 11 Pro+ Chisa Edition makes more sense now than it did at launch.

Not because everyone suddenly needs a gaming phone.

More because character collab tech is weirdly timing-based.

When the character is active in-game again, the phone stops feeling like “old limited merch” and starts feeling like part of the current hype cycle again.

The Chisa Edition is still not the most normal phone purchase. It is a China-market limited edition, so people should still think about carrier compatibility, ROM differences, Google/app behavior, shipping, and import costs.

But as a Chisa item, I think it is one of the stronger collab products because it is not just a tiny logo on the back. The red design, Wuthering Waves theme, packaging, and gaming-phone hardware all feel connected.

For me, this is the kind of item that makes the most sense if you are:

• pulling for Chisa
• already using REDMAGIC / gaming phones
• looking for a second gaming device
• collecting Wuthering Waves merch
• the kind of person who wants tech to feel like character merch, not just hardware

I would not call it the safest phone.

But if you like Chisa, I get why this specific version is tempting.

Question for WuWa players:

Would you rather spend on pulls, merch, or a limited collab device like this?

Gundam merch is funny because the best pieces are not always the most practical ones.

Sometimes it’s not about whether something is the best value, the best audio device, or the most useful everyday item.

Sometimes it’s just:

“Why does this exist?”

And then two seconds later:

“Okay, I kind of want it.”

That’s how I feel about the Unicorn Gundam left shoulder armor earbuds. On paper, it’s a pair of Bluetooth earbuds. But the case is basically a little Unicorn Gundam shoulder armor display piece, packed inside a Laplace’s Box-style case, with lighting and transformable Unicorn / Destroy mode details.

Is that necessary? Absolutely not.

Does it make the product way more memorable than normal earbuds? Also yes.

I think Gundam collabs work best when they don’t just slap a logo on a normal product. They need some actual mechanical / model-kit / display energy, otherwise it doesn’t really feel like Gundam.

So I’m curious:

For Gundam merch, do you prefer practical items you can use every day, or weird display-style products that feel more like collectibles?

The last REDMAGIC 11 Pro Chisa discussion turned into a pretty fair question:

If someone is spending this much on a “dedicated gaming device,” why not just buy a Steam Deck, handheld PC, or gaming laptop?

I think the answer depends on what kind of games you actually play.

For PC games, a Steam Deck or handheld PC makes more sense. You get a bigger screen, Steam library support, controller-first design, and better value if your main goal is playing PC titles.

For Android-native games, it’s different.

A gaming phone still has some real advantages:

you can run Android games natively without extra setup gacha games, mobile shooters, rhythm games, and app-based games usually work cleaner no need to deal with compatibility layers or weird control mapping it is easier to carry than a handheld PC it still works as a phone, hotspot, media device, or backup device cooling and shoulder triggers matter more if you play long mobile sessions That’s why I don’t think a REDMAGIC 11 Pro is trying to replace a Steam Deck. They solve different problems.

If your main library is Steam, get the Deck or a handheld PC.

If your main games are Android-native and you want something pocketable with gaming hardware, a gaming phone makes more sense.

The Chisa edition adds another layer because some people are also buying it as a Wuthering Waves collector piece, not just as a specs-per-dollar device.

So the real question is:

Would you rather have one bigger handheld for PC games, or a gaming phone that fits better into mobile gami

I’ve seen a few people say they wouldn’t necessarily replace their iPhone or daily phone with a REDMAGIC, but they would consider using the Chisa Edition as a dedicated gaming device.

Honestly, that use case makes a lot of sense to me.

For a collab gaming phone like this, I don’t think the strongest argument is “this should replace your main phone.” For a lot of people, the better argument is:

• keep your main phone for camera, messages, banking, travel, and daily life
• use the REDMAGIC for games, events, emulation, and long sessions
• avoid burning through your main phone battery every day
• get better cooling, shoulder triggers, and gaming-focused controls
• still have the Chisa design as something that feels collectible

That also makes the price easier to understand. You’re not just buying another Android phone. You’re buying a gaming device that happens to be a phone, plus a limited Wuthering Waves collab piece.

I still think the camera / long-term software support concerns are fair. If someone wants one perfect daily phone, this probably needs more thought.

But as a second device for gaming and collecting? That’s where the Chisa Edition feels much more convincing.

Would you use a gaming phone like this as your main phone, or only as a dedicated gaming device?

REDMAGIC 11S Pro is already being talked about, and it looks like the next “more power, newer chip, better performance” gaming phone cycle is starting again.

That makes the Chisa Edition more interesting to me, not less.

Because at some point, gaming phones always get replaced by the next spec bump. A newer chip comes out. Cooling gets tweaked. Benchmarks go up. That part is normal.

But limited collab editions age differently.

A regular REDMAGIC 11 Pro is mainly judged by specs.

The REDMAGIC x Wuthering Waves Chisa Edition is judged by specs, design, character appeal, packaging, and how collectible it feels after the next phone comes out.

So I think the real question is:

Would you rather buy the newest gaming phone every year, or buy one limited edition that feels more personal even after newer hardware arrives?

For pure performance, waiting for the newest model makes sense.

For someone who actually likes Chisa / Wuthering Waves and wants the phone as both a gaming device and a collector piece, the older-but-limited edition can still make sense.

What matters more to you with gaming phones: newest specs, or a design you actually want to keep?