The RedMagic Astra 2 has launched as the successor to the company's original gaming tablet, bringing significant hardware refinements to the portable gaming category. Known in some markets as the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, the device features an all-metal chassis and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This processor is paired with an onboard liquid cooling system designed to maintain high performance during extended gaming sessions.
The tablet sports a 9.06-inch OLED display that maintains the 1,504 x 2,400 resolution of its predecessor while increasing the refresh rate to 185Hz. Touch sampling has also been boosted to 300Hz to improve responsiveness. The device includes the proprietary RedCore R4 gaming chip and integrated RGB lighting on the rear panel, reinforcing its focus on mobile gaming aesthetics and functionality.
Battery capacity is rated at 8,300mAh, with support for 80W fast wired charging. The tablet also features bypass charging, which allows users to power the device directly while gaming to reduce heat and preserve battery health. The hardware includes dual USB-C ports, one supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the other USB 2.0, alongside dual X-axis linear vibration motors for haptic feedback.
Software on the Astra 2 is based on Android 16, running the RedMagic OS 11.5 interface. The camera configuration remains unchanged from the previous generation, featuring a 13MP rear-facing sensor and a 9MP front-facing camera. The device is built with an aluminum frame and back, protected by Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, and carries an IP54 splash-resistance rating.
Reviewers have highlighted the tablet's sustained performance capabilities and its utility as both a dedicated gaming handheld and a general-purpose Android tablet. While the device is widely regarded as a leader in the Android gaming tablet space, the inclusion of accessories varies by region, with the Chinese model shipping with an 80W power adapter, while the European version does not include a charger in the box.