REDMAGIC, a leader in gaming technology, has officially announced the worldwide launch of its new flagship device, the REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet. The tablet is engineered for high performance, featuring the advanced
Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset , a 9.06-inch 2.4K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate , and a premium transparent metal body.
The Astra is equipped with up to 24GB of RAM , an 8,200mAh battery , and an advanced cooling system , positioning it as a top-tier device for both gamers and content creators.
Design and Display
The REDMAGIC Astra features a 9.06-inch display, designed to offer a balance between an immersive experience and portability. While larger than standard 7-8-inch models, it is more compact than traditional 10-13-inch tablets. The device is housed in a premium transparent metal body with dynamic RGB lighting and has a flat design with no rear camera bump for a comfortable grip.
The tablet’s key feature is its 9.06-inch OLED display.
- It has a 2.4K resolution of 2400×1504.
- It features a smooth 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits.
- The display has ultra-slim 4.9mm bezels and a 90.1% screen-to-body ratio.
- For gamers, it offers a 2,000Hz instant touch sampling rate and a 240Hz average sampling rate for enhanced responsiveness.
- The screen is SGS certified for Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free performance.
Performance and Cooling
The Astra is powered by the
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, which the company calls the most powerful chip ever integrated into an Android tablet. This is supported by a dedicated
RedCore R3 Pro co-processor that manages critical gaming tasks like thermal management and display rendering. The tablet is available in configurations with up to 24GB of LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage.
To maintain performance, the device uses a 13-layer
ICE-X cooling system. This system incorporates Liquid Metal 2.0 and a high-speed turbofan that spins at 20,000 RPM to prevent thermal throttling during intense use.
Gaming Ecosystem and Features
The Astra is designed as a complete gaming platform.
- The X-Gravity Gaming Center software allows users to connect console controllers, keyboards, and mice.
- The tablet supports ultra-low latency screen casting and flexible output options up to 8K at 60Hz.
- For audio, it has stereo dual 1620 speakers certified with DTS:X® Ultra.
- A dual x-axis linear motor provides powerful haptic feedback.
- The device integrates Google Gemini for AI-assisted tasks like real-time translation and creative writing.
- A suite of dedicated accessories is available, including a stylus and a magnetic folio case. An all-new REDMAGIC Gamepad with Hall effect joysticks and programmable keys will also be launching soon.
Battery and Connectivity
The tablet is equipped with a large
8,200mAh battery that supports up to 6.67 hours of Call of Duty Mobile gameplay or 33 hours of video playback. It supports fast charging that can fully replenish the battery in just 64 minutes. For connectivity, it features an advanced USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) port that supports data transfers up to 10 Gbps and DisplayPort output for connecting to external monitors.
Pricing and Availability
REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet will be available in global markets with the following MSRP:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: $549 USD / $749 CAD / €499
- 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage: $699 USD / $949 CAD / €649
- 24GB RAM + 1TB Storage (Black Only): $899 USD / $1,249 CAD / €849
The tablet will be available in North America , Europe , the UK , and countries in the Asia Pacific , GCC , and Latin America.
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