At the Mobile World Congress, Red Magic, ZTE's gaming brand, presented a new fan for gamers. Clever, compatible with all phones, it improves and stabilizes the performance of smartphones during pure gaming sessions. And the price is not even too high. It is clearly one of our favorites of MWC 2025.
We test many smartphones on Phonandroid, especially in the premium segment. High-end models are generally equipped with a powerful processor: the Dimensity 9400 from MediaTek (in the Find X8 Pro) or the Snapdragon 8 Elite (in the Galaxy S25 Ultra). But performance is synonymous with component heating. Manufacturers are required to program a safety feature that will limit power from a certain temperature, which causes a drop in stability and slowdowns in games.
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Gaming smartphone manufacturers have always been working on solutions to dissipate the heat of the SoC as efficiently as possible and ensure the most stable performance. Vapor chamber. Graphite layer. Thermal paste. We've even seen hatches in chassis like Asus' ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or integrated fans like in Lenovo's Legion Duel 2.
Red Magic launches a new fan for gaming on smartphones
Gaming brands are used to multiplying this type of initiative. But what about more traditional brands like Apple or Samsung? They also dissipate heat passively, but would definitely benefit from active dissipation. Red Magic, ZTE's gaming brand, has an ideal accessory to accompany any high-end smartphone: the VC Cooler, the 6th generation of which was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2025.
The VC Cooler 6 Pro, which will be launched later this year, builds on the strengths of the previous model that was launched in 2024. It is a fan powered by a USB-C port that will reduce the temperature of the phone by several degrees. To power it, the ideal is to take advantage of an external power supply, but you can also use the phone itself. Of course, this will have an impact on battery life. Especially since the power required is not insignificant: around 40 watts.
This fan fits all smartphones, even iPhones
To attach it to the smartphone, there are two solutions. Either use the magnet located below the VC Cooler 6 Pro. All MagSafe-compatible iPhones are compatible, as well as some Red Magic, while other phones of the brand require a specific case. And for everyone else, the VC Cooler 6 Pro comes with a clip that attaches to the edges.
To top it all off, the fan includes colored LEDs to decorate the Setup. The LEDs and the fan's behavior are controlled using an application to install on the phone. This is a smart and practical accessory for all gamers who want to play on any high-end phone. The price of the accessory should be around sixty euros (that's the price of the VC Cooler 5 Pro). All that remains is to wait for a launch date.
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