Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the RedMagic Astra 2 worth it?
Yes for mobile gamers; for anything else there are better tablets.
It's the fastest Android tablet you can buy and keeps that speed in long sessions thanks to liquid cooling. The 9.06-inch OLED runs at up to 185Hz, it weighs only 363g, and battery life is long. It costs about a third more than the first Astra, the software is clunky, there's no kickstand or charger in the box, it's only splash resistant (IP54), and the upgrade over the first model is small.
Good to know
- Clumsy, cluttered software.
- No kickstand and no charger in the box.
- Only splash resistant (IP54).
- A big price rise for a small upgrade.
- Fastest Android tablet, liquid cooled
- 9-inch 185Hz OLED
- Light: 363g
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Get it if…
- You play Genshin, Call of Duty and other demanding mobile games.
- You want a small tablet you can hold like a big phone.
- You want the smoothest screen on any tablet.
Skip it if…
- You don't game much: the iPad mini or a cheaper Android does the rest.
- You want a big screen for films.
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How we reached this verdict
TechRadar calls it about the fastest Android tablet with unmatched sustained performance and a fluid OLED, but notes the hefty price rise, clumsy UI and no kickstand. Pocket Tactics praises the fantastic display, elite performance, portability and long battery, but lists clunky software, no charger, IP54 and a modest upgrade over the first Astra. We found no verified owner reviews at an allowed shop yet.
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: TechRadar, Pocket Tactics, RedMagic, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide