REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet
AAA Mobile Gaming, Cloud Gaming, eSports, Emulation, Media Consumption, Productivity
Overview
The REDMAGIC Astra 2 is the next-generation compact gaming tablet from Nubia's REDMAGIC division, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform with a dedicated RedCore R4 gaming chip and up to a 4.6GHz CPU. It features a 9.06-inch 2.4K OLED display with an adaptive 185Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness, and what REDMAGIC claims to be the first visible liquid cooling system on a tablet, combining Liquid Metal 3.0 with a large vapor chamber for sustained gaming performance. With up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, an 8,300mAh dual-cell battery with 75W fast charging, dual USB-C ports, DTS:X Ultra dual speakers, and 4D haptics with dual X-axis linear motors, the Astra 2 is engineered for elite mobile gaming in an ultra-slim 6.9mm, 363g form factor running Android 16 with REDMAGIC OS 11.5.
Key Highlights
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (up to 4.6GHz) with RedCore R4 gaming chip — claimed most powerful Android tablet performance yet
- World-first visible liquid cooling: Liquid Metal 3.0 thermal compound plus a large VC vapor chamber for sustained peak performance in demanding games
- 9.06-inch 2.4K (2400x1504) OLED display with up to 185Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness, and 2400Hz instant peak touch sampling
- 8,300mAh dual-cell battery with 75W fast charging and dual USB-C ports (one 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort for external displays)
- DTS:X Ultra 3D audio with stereo dual 1227 speakers, dual 0815 X-axis linear motors for 4D haptic feedback, customizable RGB lighting, and Magic Key
- IP54 splash resistance, metal frame with glass-accented back, Slim 6.9mm profile at just 363g
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Nubia |
|---|---|
| Model | REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet |
| Processor (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm, CPU up to 4.6GHz, Adreno GPU, RedCore R4 dedicated gaming chip) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) with RedCore R4 dedicated gaming chip and hardware ray tracing |
| Memory (RAM) | 12GB LPDDR5X (Base) / 16GB LPDDR5X (High) — soldered on board |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 4.1 (Base) / 512GB UFS 4.1 (High) — no expandable storage |
| Display | 9.06" 2400x1504 (2.4K) OLED, 185Hz, 1600 nits peak (1100 nits full-screen), 2400Hz instant peak touch sampling, touchscreen |
| Battery | 8300mAh dual cell (up to 75W fast charging, audio supported via USB-C) |
| Weight | 363g (0.80 lbs) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Operating System | Android 16, REDMAGIC OS 11.5 |
| Dimensions | 207.1 x 134.2 x 6.9 mm |