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Will the REDMAGIC Astra 2 with its 185 Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and liquid cooling be enough to make users ignore the iPad and other high-end Android tablets?
REDMAGIC has officially launched the Early Bird program for Astra 2 Gaming Tablet from August 10, 2026 to August 25, 2026, before the Early Access period of August 25–26 and public sale from August 26, 2026. This is the schedule published by REDMAGIC on the official launch page of Astra 2.
According to official information from REDMAGIC, Astra 2 comes in two colors: Eclipse and Starfrost. The 12 GB RAM version with 256 GB of memory has a list price of 699 USD, equivalent to about 18,269,800 VND according to the reference exchange rate of 26,137 VND for 1 USD on August 11, 2026. The 16 GB RAM and 512 GB version has a list price of 799 USD, equivalent to about 20.88 million VND at the same exchange rate. The converted price is for reference only and does not reflect taxes, shipping or import costs in Vietnam.
A notable point in the Early Bird period is that voucher buyers have the right to buy Astra 2 one day earlier, and the voucher comes with a free charger and a gift. REDMAGIC confirms that the Early Bird voucher only applies to one Astra 2 device, does not stack with other offers or discount codes and expires on September 26, 2026. The actual type of gift has tDepends on the market, while the keychain image on the program is for illustration purposes only.
REDMAGIC images published on social networks also promote the program with a payment of 1 USD to unlock benefits including 30 USD off the purchase of Astra 2, free charger, one-day early purchase and Mora keychain. However, terms on REDMAGIC stores may vary by region, so discounts and freebies should be checked with the respective store at the time of purchase.
In terms of hardware, Astra 2 is a significant upgrade compared to the first generation Astra. REDMAGIC is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with Oryon CPU reaching a maximum clock speed of 4.6 GHz, Adreno GPU and RedCore R4 gaming chip. The device uses LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 memory and has two configurations: 12 GB and 256 GB or 16 GB and 512 GB.
REDMAGIC Astra 2 specifications
9.06 inch OLED screen
Resolution 2,400 × 1,504 pixels
Scan frequency Maximum 185 Hz
Instant touch Up to 2,000 Hz
Peak brightness 1,600 nit
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
RedCore R4 gaming chip
12 GB or 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
256 GB or 512 GB UFS 4.1 memory
8,300 mAh battery
Charging Up to 75 W
13 MP rear camera
9 MP front camera
REDMAGIC OS 11.5 operating system on Android 16
Weight 363 g
Thinness 6.9 mm
Water and dust resistant IP54
Physical connections Two USB-C
The screen is one of the most important upgrades. Astra 2 retains its compact 9.06-inch size and 2.4K resolution but increases the scanning frequency from Astra's maximum 165 Hz to 185 Hz. Peak brightness reaches 1,600 nits, full screen brightness 1,100 nits,DCI-P3 color coverage and color deviation are published by REDMAGIC at a ΔE of approximately 0.7.
The cooling system also changed drastically. Instead of the 13-layer ICE-X system with a 20,000 rpm fan on the first Astra, Astra 2 switched to AquaCore Cooling System 2.0 with a liquid cooling cycle, Liquid Metal 3.0 and a large vapor chamber. REDMAGIC calls the Astra 2 its first mass-produced gaming tablet to use this liquid cooling structure.
The battery increased slightly from 8,200 mAh on the Astra to 8,300 mAh. Astra 2 supports maximum charging of 75 W and especially has two USB-C ports, of which the port on the short side supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort. The device also supports bypass charging to directly supply power when playing games, thereby limiting heat and reducing pressure on the battery.
REDMAGIC also announced some notable internal test results. In the hour-long Call of Duty Mobile test, the Astra 2 averaged 145.3 FPS, the lowest 1 percent reached 136.5 FPS and a temperature of 43.8 degrees Celsius. REDMAGIC emphasizes that this is data from its lab, so should not be considered independent testing results.
Compared to the first generation Astra, Astra 2 reduces weight from 370 g to 363 g while maintaining a 6.9 mm thick body. The device upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, RedCore R3 Pro to RedCore R4, 165 Hz screen to 185 Hz, Bluetooth 5.4 to Bluetooth 6.0 and changed from one to two USB-C ports. However, the original Astra had the highest option of 24 GB RAM and 1 TB, while the Astra 2 is currently listed by REDMAGIC as having a maximum of 16 GB with512 GB.
The most notable point of Astra 2 therefore does not simply lie in increasing configuration. REDMAGIC is shaping the device as an extremely compact Android gaming tablet but with a high-speed OLED screen, flagship chip, two USB-C ports and a dedicated liquid cooling system. The Early Bird period from August 10 to August 25, 2026 is the commercial launch step before Astra 2 officially opens for public sale on August 26, 2026.
