REDMAGIC has officially introduced its latest flagship mobile gaming device, launching in China as the REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 5 Pro as the successor to last year’s 3 Pro. The compact 9.06-inch device is scheduled for a subsequent global release under the name REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet.
Designed for high-performance mobile gaming, the tablet introduces several industry-first hardware features, including an active liquid cooling system and a 185Hz OLED esports display.
Design and Visual Aesthetics
The device incorporates REDMAGIC’s signature transparent industrial design, utilizing a clear rear panel that leaves the internal liquid cooling circulation system visible.
- Form Factor: Features a 9.06-inch profile with ultra-narrow 4.9mm bezels, achieving a 90.1% screen-to-body ratio.
- Ergonomics: Designed with a completely flat rear surface and a rigid aluminum alloy frame to optimize grip comfort and structural heat dissipation during extended sessions.
- Lighting: Includes an integrated, customizable RGB lighting system composed of 11 precision-arranged LED units embedded within the transparent structure.
Processing Power and Core Architecture
The tablet’s performance architecture relies on a three-component intelligent system engineered to manage heavy rendering workloads and maintain high efficiency.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and RedCore R4 Gaming Chip
Built on a 3nm process, this flagship chipset handles primary processing and is optimized for sustained high-performance mobile gaming.
A proprietary co-processor dedicated to offloading GPU-intensive tasks. It manages rendering acceleration and memory optimization to reduce primary processor overhead.
Energy Cube 3.0
An AI-driven optimization engine that utilizes frame prediction and adaptive resource allocation. It dynamically balances CPU, GPU, and memory resources based on real-time gameplay demands to ensure stable frame rates across various genres.
Visual Fidelity: The hardware combination supports 2K resolution gaming alongside up to 144Hz frame interpolation across more than 200 compatible gaming titles.
Display Technology and Touch Capabilities
The tablet features a 2.4K OLED esports display utilizing advanced X10 luminous material. It is engineered to balance peak brightness and power consumption by intelligently shifting between variable refresh rates: 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, and the class-leading 185Hz.
The screen reaches a peak brightness of 1,600 nits (1,100 nits full-screen) and incorporates SGS-certified low blue light and flicker-free technology to reduce eye strain.
Input responsiveness is managed by a dedicated Synaptics S3930 touch chip, delivering the following metrics:
- Multi-Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz
- Instantaneous Touch Response: Up to 2000Hz
- Input Latency: 1ms ultra-low latency
- Moisture Control: A built-in wet-touch algorithm maintains tracking accuracy when interacting with light moisture or perspiration.
Thermal Engineering
To maintain peak clock speeds without thermal throttling, the tablet introduces the industry’s first active liquid cooling architecture implemented in a tablet form factor.
The system employs an industry-grade fluorinated liquid coolant capable of operating safely within a wide temperature range of -60°C to 125°C. A low-power, 0.48mm ultra-thin micro pump continuously circulates this non-conductive fluid through nano-sealed tubing. This active setup operates alongside Liquid Metal 3.0 thermal interface material, a large vapor chamber, and a multi-layer heat dissipation infrastructure to rapidly pull heat away from internal silicon.
Battery, Connectivity, and Software Integration
Powering the device is an 8300mAh high-capacity battery. The Chinese variant supports up to 80W fast charging alongside reverse charging capabilities for peripherals.
Dual USB-C Architecture
The tablet features two USB-C ports. One is positioned specifically to stay clear of hand placement during horizontal gameplay. Both ports support bypass charging, allowing power to feed directly into the system components rather than the battery, lowering thermal output and protecting long-term battery health.
Multimedia and Cross-Device Functionality
- Audio: Equipped with a 1227 stereo speaker system fine-tuned with N’Bass acoustics for expanded spatial depth.
- Security & Data: Features side-mounted fingerprint recognition, facial unlock, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port for high-speed data transfers.
- Ecosystem Integration: Supports smartphone network sharing, cross-device message/call synchronization, and external display outputs up to 4K at 144Hz via wired or wireless casting.
AI Integration
The tablet runs on REDMAGIC OS 11.5, which includes the MORA AI Agent 2.0. This software layer assists with gameplay capture, video editing tools, automated system performance optimization, and an eye-care e-ink reading mode.
Esports Certification and Validation
The hardware has undergone performance validation within competitive professional esports circuits in China. It has received official device certification across multiple leagues, including:
- Speed League (S League)
- Call of Duty: Mobile Masters
- CrossFire Mobile League
- Wild Rift League
- Arena Breakout Vanguard Cup (including selection for the Douyin “Million Evacuation” and Professional Streamer Team tournaments)
REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 5 Pro specifications
- 9.06-inch (2400×1504 pixels) 2.4K OLED screen with 165Hz refresh rate, up to 1600 nits peak brightness, 5280Hz ultra-high frequency PWM dimming
- Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 840 GPU
- 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5T RAM with 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.1 Pro)
- Android 16 with Redmagic OS 11.5
- 13MP rear camera
- 8MP front camera
- Fingerprint sensor with power button
- Dual 1620 speakers, DTS:X ULTRA certified
- Dimensions: 207.55×134.73×6.9mm; Weight: 363g
- Wi-Fi 7 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
- 8300mAh battery, 80W fast charging
Pricing and Availability
| Configuration | Pricing (RMB) |
|---|---|
| 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage | 5,299 yuan (USD 780 / Rs. 73,835 approx.) |
| 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage | 5,999 yuan (USD 883 / Rs. 83,600 approx.) |
| 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage | 6,999 yuan (USD 1030 / Rs. 97,535 approx.) |
The tablet goes on sale in China on June 30, 2026, and will be offered in Black and Silver color variants.
International Market Launch
The global variant, designated as the REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet, will have its specific regional pricing, availability, and hardware configurations officially disclosed on July 17, 2026, through the company’s official global portal.