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Nubia RedMagic Astra

Specifications

Nubia RedMagic Astra
Nubia RedMagic Astra (RedMagic Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 8 x 3.5 - 4.3 GHz, Oryon Gen 2
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
Display
9.06 inch 16:10, 2400 x 1504 pixel 313 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, OLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 165 Hz
Storage
512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash, 512 GB 
, 470 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, OTG
Networking
Qualcomm Fast Connect 6900 Wi-Fi 6E Dual Band Simultaneous (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 6.9 x 207 x 134.2 ( = 0.27 x 8.15 x 5.28 in)
Battery
8200 mAh Lithium-Polymer, Dual-Cell
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 15
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 9 MPix (f/2.2)
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: onscreen, USB-C-Cable, RedMagic OS 10, 12 Months Warranty, IP54; two X-axis linear motors; Camera2 API: Level 3; RGB lighting on the back, active fan; Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive-Audio, aptX TWS+, LHDC V/V2/V3/V4 LDAC, LC3, Opus,
Weight
370 g ( = 13.05 oz / 0.82 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
649 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 86.14% - good
Average of 12 scores (from 24 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 89%, features: 56%, display: 93% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 92%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 74%

Reviews for the Nubia RedMagic Astra

87.7% Gaming power everywhere - Nubia RedMagic Astra gaming tablet review | Notebookcheck
At 9 inches, the Nubia RedMagic Astra is an unusually small modern tablet that has had no expense spared when it comes to its hardware. The Astra is a gaming tablet that flies through benchmarks as well as everyday tasks. RGB lighting and an active cooler add a special touch.
100% REDMAGIC Astra Ultimate Review: This Is Peak Mobile Gaming
Source: Android Headlines English
Honestly, yes. If you’re into mobile gaming and you’re looking for a device that performs exceptionally well when playing games, this is a device that does that and then some. It’s got a beautiful display, a high-powered chipset, lots of RAM and storage, and it’s thin and light. Not to mention it has what I feel is the perfect size display for not only mobile gaming, but a tablet in general. The Astra isn’t perfect, but it comes close, and that’s certainly in no small part due to the affordable price tag. With a starting price of $599, the Astra is definitely an attainable gaming device for plenty of consumers. I highly recommend it if you have the money to spare. Would I use this over the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 personally? No. But that’s because I have a mobile controller with a USB-C direct connection that I love using, and I want the tablet centered between the two sides of the controller.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Forget the iPad mini — this 9-inch OLED Android tablet is way better for gaming
Source: Tom's Guide English
RedMagic is taking the fight to Apple when it comes to small tablets. The Astra gaming tablet offers a one-two punch of the latest Snapdragon processor alongside an OLED screen with a 2.4k resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The design is cool without being garish, and while the price may seem high, what you get in return is undeniable. Battery life isn't going to outperform larger form factors, but if you want a small, powerful Android device, then this is what you should get.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet Review: Compact Power, Premium Design
Source: Yanko Design English
The REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet successfully navigates the tricky balance between gaming functionality and mainstream appeal. Its thoughtful design choices, from the restrained aesthetics to the practical port placement, show a genuine understanding of what users actually want from a gaming tablet. While it’s not perfect, particularly regarding sustainability concerns and premium pricing, the device delivers on its core gaming promises with surprising style and sophistication. For design-conscious users seeking serious mobile gaming performance, the REDMAGIC Astra represents a compelling option that doesn’t compromise aesthetic sensibilities. Its combination of premium materials, thoughtful ergonomics, and powerful hardware creates a device that feels equally at home in professional environments and gaming setups. The REDMAGIC Astra proves that gaming devices can be both functional and beautiful, setting a new standard for what portable gaming should actually look like.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2025
Rating: price: 70% performance: 90% ergonomy: 80%
61% RedMagic Astra tablet review: Gaming at 9 inches
Source: Phone Arena English
That's an excellent question right there! The RedMagic Astra gaming tablet caters to a very specific audience. On the one hand, people who enjoy some heavy and competitive mobile gaming but, for some reason, find most smartphones too small in terms of display size. On the other hand, though, the Astra lacks dedicated hardware controls such as shoulder buttons or capacitive zones to give you that extra precision and flexibility during gaming, so it's a pros-and-cons situation.There are some very strong sides to this slate – the display is simply amazing, and the 165 Hz refresh rate is super smooth. There's power on tap you can use in non-gaming scenarios as well, and the compact nature of the Astra makes it a perfect travel buddy. But you have to outweigh this against the kind of short battery life, the lack of wireless charging and the mediocre camera if you want to use it as a non-gaming regular tablet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 61%
The Gaming Pad from 2040 just arrived: The Future is Epic
Source: JerryRigEverything English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2025
Best Tablet For Gamers? | REDMAGIC Astra Review
Source: Tech Spurt English
Of course it's the performance where this skinny slab is the winner. I did notice some overheating when gaming on the most stressful Android titles like Wuthering Waves, which resulted in some slight throttling after a couple of hours. However, the RedMagic Astra gaming tablet did handle it on the top detail settings rather well. Battery life is good enough so you can keep gaming for over four hours, or double that with lighter, optimised options like Call of Duty Mobile.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/02/2025
80% REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet Review
Source: CG Mag Online English
The Astra Gaming Tablet from REDMAGIC is a solid entry in the tablet market that justifies its gamer-focused existence thanks to some impressive features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet review: 9-inches of OLED goodness and massive 8,200mAh battery
Source: Neowin English
I found the display to be quite excellent. I'm a real fan of the OLED screen in this tablet, and the 1,100 to 1,600 nits of peak brightness really complements HDR content too. I did not have too much trouble viewing the screen under indirect sunlight, although it was not quite as bright as my Galaxy S23 Ultra, but that makes sense considering the S23's display is rated for 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) which is slightly more than the Astra Gaming Tablet's 1,100 (hbm) 1,600 (peak) screen. It also ticks the boxes on media consumption support and for being just over a third of a kilo at 370 grams. What's not to like? Well, it does not support cellular for things like a data SIM, and there's no charger in the box in any region, but you do get a whole lot of tablet for that. You may be wondering why I did not include anything about the cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/01/2025

Foreign Reviews

90% REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 98% mobility: 95% workmanship: 99%
REDMAGIC Astra, potente y compacta tablet OLED con Snapdragon 8 Elite
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; great OLED 165Hz display; great cooling system; long battery life; good connectivity. Negative: No charger included.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/01/2025
Review RedMagic Astra: testamos o tablet gamer mais poderoso da Nubia
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; excellent OLED display; good cooling system. Negative: Heavy and bulky; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2025
85% REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet, la recensione: diminuiscono le dimensioni, aumenta la potenza
Source: Multiplayer IT Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 85%
90% Recensione REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet: il mini tablet che mancava, potente e con OLED
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Recensione REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet: che spettacolo di tablet!
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent OLED display; great cooling system; better autonomy; solid workmanship; affordable price. Negative: Poor cameras; non-microSD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/11/2025
Recensione REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet: che spettacolo di tablet!
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent OLED display; nice cooling system; very long battery life; affordable price. Negative: Average cameras; non-microSD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/11/2025
REDMAGIC Astra Recensione: il tablet da gaming con una marcia in più
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; beautiful OLED 165Hz display; attractive price. Negative: Average cameras; no charger included.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2025
REDMAGIC ASTRA : pourquoi c’est la meilleure tablette gaming du moment
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/12/2025
80% Test de la Redmagic Astra : la tablette compacte qui défie l’iPad mini
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/25/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
RedMagic Astra – recenzja. Wielka wydajność w małym tablecie
Source: Instalki Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2025
95% Ten REDMAGIC to najlepszy tablet z Androidem. Dajcie mi gier! (test)
Source: Telepolis Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%
95% Największy powiew świeżości wśród tabletów od dawna. Test REDMAGIC Astra
Source: GSM Maniak Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 100% display: 98% mobility: 80%
ZTE Nubia RedMagic Astra - recenzja, test, opinia i dane techniczne
Source: Unite4buy Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; great AMOLED display; stereo speakers; long battery life; quick 80W charging; premium design; NFC module. Negative: Average cameras; high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2025
Nubia Red Magic Astra - táblajáték
Source: MobilArena HU HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2025
Rating: price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
90% RedMagic Astra: قوة جبّارة في تصميم صغير!
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/03/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 830: Integrated graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC for smartphones with three slices with 1.1 GHz each. Integrated 12 MB shared cache for the three slices. According to Qualcomm, 40% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 750).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 8 Elite: High-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones which was presented at the end of 2024. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 2 Prime Cores with up to 4.32 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 2 Performance Cores with up to 3.53 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2025-08- 5)