I tested the this liquid-cooled phone in a UK heatwave, it made me sweat

If you want the gaming focus of Android handhelds without giving up a full smartphone experience, then the niche market for gaming phones might be a good fit for you. The latest entry into the field is the REDMAGIC 11S Pro, which touts a new AquaCore Cooling System with a 24,000-RPM Turbo Fan.

The brand claims it’s the first to bring flowing fluorinated liquid cooling to a mass-produced smartphone. Watching the little bubbles flow around the handset’s back is undoubtedly eye-catching, but is it just a gimmick, or does it offer real benefits for demanding gamers?