RedMagic Astra 2 is official and will arrive in Italy: a compact tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The new RedMagic Astra 2 is a compact tablet with excellent performance and the ambitious goal of becoming a benchmark for mobile gaming. The model has just been unveiled for the global market and is set to debut in Italy as well. Let's summarize the specifications and prices.

A high-power compact tablet

The specifications of the new RedMagic Astra 2 include a 9.06-inch OLED display, with a resolution of 2400 x 1504 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 185 Hz. The functionality of the device is managed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, supported by either 12/256 GB or 16/512 GB of RAM and storage.

To manage temperatures, it features the AquaCore Cooling System 2.0 with a sealed liquid circuit, piezoelectric micropumps, Liquid Metal 3.0, and a vapor chamber.

The battery has a capacity of 8,300 mAh, with support for 75 W fast charging and bidirectional reverse charging.

Among the specifications, there is a 13 MP rear camera, a 9 MP front camera, a fingerprint sensor, and support for Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi. The operating system is Android 16 with RedMagicOS 11.5. The tablet has a metal casing, an RGB lighting system on the back, and is IP54 certified.

Price and availability

The new RedMagic Astra 2 will also arrive in Italy in August (the launch date is expected to be August 26) with two color options, Black Eclipse and Silver Starfrost. The 12/256 GB version will cost 699 euros, while the 16/512 GB version will be priced at 799 euros.