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RedMagic Astra 2 vs Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
For most people, get the iPad mini. It's the better small tablet for reading, notes and games, and the software is miles ahead. The RedMagic Astra 2 is a gaming machine and nothing else.
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Which one is for you?
RedMagic Astra 2
Get the Astra 2 if this sounds like you: hours of heavy Android gaming, the smoothest screen.
Is the RedMagic Astra 2 worth it?iPad mini
Reading, notes and browsing more than gaming, an iPhone, the Apple Pencil? Then it's the mini.
Is the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) worth it?Key differences
RedMagic Astra 2iPad mini
Speed in games
The fastest, stays cool✓
Fast
Screen
9-inch OLED, 185Hz✓
8.3-inch LCD, 60Hz
Software
Clunky
Polished✓
Pen
No
Apple Pencil Pro✓
Weight
363g
293g✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide