The REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet has made its in South Korea, expanding the device’s global rollout after its initial debut. The tablet packs flagship-level hardware into a 9.06-inch body, made for gamers who need sustained performance, strong cooling, and a large display in a portable form factor.
The tablet runs on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with REDMAGIC’s own RedCore R4 chip. It ships with REDMAGIC OS 11.5, built on Android 16, and boasts a 2.4K OLED display running at a 185Hz refresh rate.
REDMAGIC Astra 2: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and RedCore R4
The REDMAGIC Astra 2 packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 allows for sustained mobile gaming and multitasking with faster rendering and better power efficiency under load. The RedCore R4 gaming chip works alongside it, enabling customizable in-game effects, Qualcomm-driven 2K super-resolution, and power management tuned for longer sessions.
REDMAGIC’s Energy Cube 3.0 system handles resource allocation in real time, distributing CPU, GPU, memory, cooling, and touch response based on what’s happening on screen to achieve steadier frame rates and quicker touch response, with lower power draw and heat output over long play sessions.
185Hz OLED Display With 2.4K Resolution
The REDMAGIC Astra 2’s 2.4K OLED panel runs at 2,400 x 1,504 pixels and uses a Full Black Integrated Polarizer for deeper blacks and lower power consumption. Brightness reaches up to 1,600 nits at peak and 1,100 nits for typical use, while the 185Hz refresh rate is built for fast-paced titles.
Touch input runs through a Synaptics S3930 system, with a 300Hz average sampling rate that can spike to 2,000Hz for quick taps. The 9.06-inch screen has a 90.1% screen-to-body ratio with 4.9mm bezels, and it carries SGS certification for low blue light output.
AquaCore Cooling System 2.0
REDMAGIC Astra 2 is the first tablet with liquid cooling built in. The AquaCore Cooling System 2.0 combines flowing liquid coolant, Liquid Metal 3.0, and a large vapor chamber, using micron-level flow channels and piezoelectric ceramic micropumps paired with AI server-grade fluorinated coolant.
Liquid Metal 3.0 sits above the vapor chamber to move heat away from the CPU quickly, while the vapor chamber itself uses a 4D structure with protrusions on both sides for better heat dissipation without added weight. The system is sealed, non-conductive, and rated to work between -40°C and 70°C, which helps limit thermal throttling during extended gaming.
Battery and Charging
An 8,300mAh dual-cell battery powers the REDMAGIC Astra 2, supporting up to 75W fast charging through a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port for a full charge in as fast as 60 minutes. The tablet has two USB-C ports: the short-side port handles up to 75W, while the long-side port supports up to 40W, giving users flexibility in how they plug in.
The device also supports two-way reverse charging, and its side USB-C port doubles as an audio output for wired accessories during gameplay.
REDMAGIC Astra 2 Specifications
| Display | 9.06-inch 2400 x 1504 OLED, up to 185Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Up to 512GB UFS 4.1 |
| Rear Camera | 13MP |
| Front Camera | 9MP |
| Battery | 8,300mAh Dual Cell 75W fast charging |
| OS | REDMAGIC OS 11.5 (Android 16) |
Pricing and Availability in Korea
REDMAGIC will open sales for the REDMAGIC Astra 2 in South Korea on September 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM Korea Standard Time, through the official REDMAGIC online store and Coupang. The 12GB+256GB configuration carries an MSRP of ₩1,249,000, while the 16GB+512GB variant is priced at ₩1,399,000.
Buyers who pre-order between September 16 and 23 through the official store get ₩50,000 off any configuration, a free charger, and a free Mora keychain in one of two random designs. At the time of writing, there’s no confirmation whether the Astra 2 will become available in the Philippines.
For more information on the REDMAGIC Astra 2, visit the REDMAGIC Global Store or follow REDMAGIC on its official social media channels. The first Astra tablet made its global debut in July 2025 with a 165Hz OLED and an air-cooled ICE-X system, and the new model’s full specs are listed on REDMAGIC’s official product page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
It’s a gaming tablet from REDMAGIC with a 9.06-inch 2.4K OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and REDMAGIC’s RedCore R4 gaming chip.
It runs at a 185Hz refresh rate, which REDMAGIC says is the highest currently available on a tablet, alongside 2.4K resolution and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness.
The 12GB+256GB model is priced at ₩1,249,000, and the 16GB+512GB model at ₩1,399,000, both through the official REDMAGIC store and Coupang.
Sales open on September 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM KST, with a pre-order promotion running from September 16 to 23 offering ₩50,000 off and free accessories.
REDMAGIC positions it as the first tablet with built-in liquid cooling, using its AquaCore Cooling System 2.0 with Liquid Metal 3.0 and a large vapor chamber.
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Emman Tortoza
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
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