RedMagic Astra 2 debuts as Gaming Tablet 5 Pro in China

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has a ridiculously lengthy identify, but it surely would possibly simply be the best-specced Android pill in 2026. Coming in as a successor to final yr’s RedMagic Astra, the brand new version brings the newest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is configurable with as much as 16GB RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro storage.

Like its predecessor, the brand new gadget is launching in China first and is ready to make its means internationally because the RedMagic Astra 2.

The new gadget options the same-sized 9.06-inch OLED with 2.4K decision (1,504 x 2,400px) and a snappier 185Hz refresh charge, in comparison with 165Hz on the first-gen Astra. To assist hold latency down, RedMagic is using a Synaptics S3930 contact controller, which helps a 300Hz contact sampling charge.

It additionally options RedMagic’s proprietary RedCore R4 gaming chip in addition to an up to date lively liquid cooling system that’s uncovered on the again. True to its gamer-centric attraction, the pill additionally will get RGB lighting.

Another cool addition is the PC emulator with Steam assist. This is a customized translation layer built-in into the Game Space app that allows x86 purposes (and video games) to run on the pill. According to RedMagic, customers can play titles at as much as 2K decision and a 144Hz refresh charge.

RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro options PC emulation with Steam assist

Elsewhere, Gaming Tablet 5 Pro/Astra 2 options an 8,300mAh battery with 80W quick charging assist. The new addition is a second USB-C port which permits for charging and connecting peripherals. Only the primary port on the backside of the gadget is a USB 3.2 spec and helps the max 80W charging pace.

8,300mAh battery with 80W charging and twin USB-C ports

RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro is available in Silver Wing and Dark Night colours. It begins at CNY 4,999 ($736/€645 transformed) for the 12/256GB model in China and maxes out at CNY 6,999($1,030/€904 transformed) for the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage trim. The first batch of orders in China are set to ship on July 7.