The REDMAGIC Astra 2 is REDMAGIC’s new gaming tablet and features a 9.06-inch OLED display with a 185 Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and—as the first tablet ever—active liquid cooling. The device has been available in China since June 30, 2026, as the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro; the global launch under the name Astra 2 will follow on July 17, 2026. REDMAGIC will announce prices and configurations for the international market on that date.
TL;DR – REDMAGIC Astra 2 at a glance
- 9.06-inch OLED, 2.4K resolution (2400 × 1504), 185 Hz, up to 1,600 nits peak brightness
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 plus in-house RedCore R4 chip and Energy Cube 3.0
- First active liquid cooling system in a tablet, visible behind the transparent back panel
- 8,300-mAh battery, 80 W fast charging (China), two USB-C ports
- PC emulator with Steam support for x86 games
- China launch: June 30, 2026, starting at 5,299 RMB / Global: July 17, 2026, as the Astra 2
REDMAGIC Astra 2: What’s Inside the New Gaming Tablet
REDMAGIC is best known for its gaming smartphones, but has also made a name for itself in the tablet segment with the Astra series. The Astra 2 is the direct successor to last year’s REDMAGIC Astra and retains its compact 9-inch design—but significantly upgrades nearly all of its core components.
The most striking difference is literally under the hood: Instead of a traditional fan like the one in the first Astra, REDMAGIC now relies on active liquid cooling, which is visible through the transparent back panel. It also features a faster display, Qualcomm’s latest top-of-the-line chip, and a larger battery. Anyone who hesitated to buy the predecessor will find this model to be a noticeable improvement.
Display: 185 Hz OLED for esports
The 9.06-inch OLED has a 2.4K resolution (2400 × 1504 pixels) and achieves a refresh rate of 185 Hz—according to REDMAGIC, the highest in this device class. By comparison, the previous model topped out at 165 Hz. The panel uses the new X10 emissive material and achieves a peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits, as well as 1,100 nits across the entire screen, ensuring good readability even when used outdoors.
Depending on the content, the display automatically switches between 60, 90, 120, 144, and 185 Hz to save power. Input is handled by a dedicated Synaptics S3930 touch chip with a 300 Hz sampling rate and a response time of 1 millisecond. A special algorithm also ensures that touch recognition remains reliable even with slightly damp or sweaty fingers—which comes in handy during long, intense matches.
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Meets RedCore R4
Inside, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, manufactured using a 3-nm process and currently one of the fastest mobile chips available. It’s supported by the in-house RedCore R4 gaming chip, which handles graphics-intensive tasks and offloads the main processor, as well as by the Energy Cube 3.0, which dynamically allocates resources via AI-powered frame prediction. You’re already familiar with this same RedCore R4 chip from the REDMAGIC 11 Air.
In China, the tablet can be configured with up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage. Exciting news for PC gamers: A built-in emulator with an x86 translation layer lets you import your Steam library and run Windows games directly on the Android tablet. REDMAGIC specifies up to 2K resolution at 144 Hz.
World’s First Active Liquid Cooling in a Tablet
The highlight is the cooling system. REDMAGIC is the first manufacturer to incorporate active liquid cooling into a tablet—a technology previously found only in gaming smartphones or PCs. An ultra-thin micro-pump (0.48 mm) circulates an electrically non-conductive coolant through nano-sealed channels. Together with Liquid Metal 3.0 and a large vapor chamber, the system is designed to maintain peak performance even during long gaming sessions and minimize thermal throttling.
The highlight: The transparent back panel makes the cooling circuit visible. The design is complemented by RGB lighting with 11 LEDs that illuminate in sync with gameplay. Visually, it’s clearly aimed at the gaming audience.
REDMAGIC Astra 2 Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | REDMAGIC Astra 2 (Gaming Tablet 5 Pro) |
|---|---|
| Display | 9.06-inch OLED, 2400 × 1504 (2.4K), 185 Hz, up to 1,600 nits |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) + RedCore R4 |
| Memory | up to 16 GB RAM / up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 Pro |
| Cooling | Active liquid cooling, Liquid Metal 3.0, vapor chamber |
| Battery | 8,300 mAh, 80 W fast charging (China) |
| Ports | 2× USB-C (including USB 3.2 Gen 2), bypass charging |
| Touch | Synaptics S3930, 300 Hz sampling rate, 1 ms latency |
| Software | REDMAGIC OS 11.5 (Android 16), MORA AI Agent 2.0 |
| Design | 4.9 mm bezel, 90.1% screen-to-body ratio, aluminum frame |
| Launch Date | China: June 30, 2026 / Global: July 17, 2026 |
Battery, Ports, and Software
The 8,300-mAh battery is larger than its predecessor’s and supports charging at up to 80 W in China. REDMAGIC has not yet confirmed whether the global model will offer the same charging speed. The two USB-C ports are unusual: one is located on the side, so a dangling charging cable doesn’t get in the way when gaming in landscape mode. Both support bypass charging, where power goes directly to the system instead of the battery—this reduces heat buildup during charging.
The device runs REDMAGIC OS 11.5, based on Android 16, including the new MORA AI Agent 2.0. This handles tasks such as gameplay recording, video editing, and automatic performance optimization. It also features an eye-friendly E-Ink reading mode and the ability to connect to an external display with up to 4K resolution at 144 Hz.
Price and Availability
In China, the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has been available since June 30, 2026. Prices start at 5,299 RMB for the model with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, followed by 5,999 RMB (16/512 GB) and 6,999 RMB (16 GB/1 TB). It is offered there in two color options.
For the global market, it will be sold under the name REDMAGIC Astra 2. REDMAGIC will announce the official prices and regional configurations on July 17, 2026, via redmagic.gg. There is no specific price in euros yet—for comparison, the predecessor launched at 499 euros, and international preview reports estimate a starting price for the Astra 2 of around 499 to 549 U.S. dollars. However, these are not yet official figures, so you should wait for the final announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions About the REDMAGIC Astra 2
When will the REDMAGIC Astra 2 be released globally?
The global launch is scheduled for July 17, 2026. On that day, REDMAGIC will also announce the international prices and configurations.
How much does the REDMAGIC Astra 2 cost?
In China, the tablet will launch as the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro starting at 5,299 RMB. An official price in euros has not yet been announced. Early reports suggest a starting price of around 499 to 549 U.S. dollars, but this has not been confirmed.
What is the difference between the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro and the Astra 2?
They are the same device. “Gaming Tablet 5 Pro” is the name for the Chinese market, while “Astra 2” is the international name.
Can you play Steam games on the Astra 2?
Yes. A built-in PC emulator with an x86 translation layer allows you to import your Steam library and run Windows games, which, according to REDMAGIC, can run at up to 2K resolution at 144 Hz.
Conclusion
With the REDMAGIC Astra 2, the manufacturer has stepped up its game in almost every aspect of the gaming tablet: a faster 185-Hz OLED display, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a larger battery, and—as a unique selling point—the first active liquid cooling system in a tablet. Combined with the Steam emulator and its eye-catching transparent design, the Astra 2 clearly positions itself as a niche product for ambitious mobile gamers. Whether the overall package is convincing ultimately depends heavily on the global price—and we’ll find that out on July 17. If you want to follow the series’ evolution, check out the article on the first REDMAGIC Astra for a direct comparison with its predecessor.
