RedMagic has officially launched its 2026 flagship gaming tablet in Malaysia, the RedMagic Astra 2.
Following its initial unveiling in China and subsequent global launch, the 9.06-inch tablet has officially arrived locally.
While its hardware configuration has been public knowledge for a few months, Malaysian gamers now have official details regarding local pricing, warranty coverage, and launch promos. The 9.06-inch tablet combines flagship processing power with an active liquid cooling architecture, an ultra-high refresh rate OLED display, and a dual-port charging setup.
Pricing and Availability
The RedMagic Astra 2 will officially go on sale in Malaysia starting from 8 September 2026 at 8:00 PM via the official REDMAGIC website and Shopee REDMAGIC Official Store. It comes in two colour options which is Black Eclipse and Starfrost.
Purchases made between 8 September (8:00 PM) until 30 September 2026 will include a free gift bundle containing a screen protector, a black magnetic cooling case, and a pair of CMF Buds 2a in orange.
Here’s the official and promo pricing for the Astra 2 in Malaysia:
- REDMAGIC Astra 2 (12GB + 256GB): RM 4,599 (Promo: RM3,599)
- REDMAGIC Astra 2 (16GB + 512GB): RM 5,399 (Promo: RM4,399)
Design and Other Features
The RedMagic Astra 2 incorporates a metal frame with a transparent rear glass accent that reveals its internal cooling layout and RGB lighting. The device is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and carries an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
For audio and haptics, it is equipped with DTS Ultra-certified symmetrical dual 1227 stereo speakers and dual 0815 X-axis linear motors for 4D haptic feedback. Additional features include a 13MP rear camera, 9MP front camera, Bluetooth 6.0, DisplayPort output (up to 4K@144fps or 8K@60fps), and a physical Magic Key for quick access to GameSpace.
Performance and Cooling
Under the hood, the RedMagic Astra 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with RedMagic’s RedCore R4 gaming chip to assist with real-time gaming effects, 2K super-resolution, and power distribution. Depending on the variant chosen, the tablet is equipped with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and comes with up to 512GB of internal storage. On the software side, it runs RedMagic OS 11.5 based on Android 16.
To manage thermal performance under heavy gaming workloads, RedMagic has introduced its AquaCore Cooling System 2.0. The architecture incorporates flowing liquid channels, a piezoelectric ceramic micropump, fluorinated coolant, Liquid Metal 3.0, and a large vapor chamber to prevent thermal throttling during extended gameplay.
Display and Touch Performance
On the front, the tablet features a 9.06-inch 2.4K OLED display (2,400 × 1,504 resolution) with a 185Hz refresh rate, currently the highest refresh rate on a tablet. The screen reaches up to 1,600 nits peak brightness, supports SGS low blue light certification, and is framed by 4.9mm slim bezels for a 90.1% screen-to-body ratio.
For control responsiveness, the panel uses a Synaptics S3930 touch system, offering a 300Hz average touch sampling rate and an instant touch sampling rate of up to 2,000Hz
Battery and Charging
Keeping the tablet powered is an 8,300mAh battery that supports 75W fast charging via USB 3.2 Gen 2, capable of topping up the device in as fast as 60 minutes.
Do note that a power adapter is not included in the box. Users will need to supply their own USB-PD compatible charger, or purchase an official RedMagic 80W GaN charger separately, which retails for RM199 on their official store.
The Astra 2 features a dual USB-C port design where the short-side USB-C port supports up to 75W charging, while the long-side USB-C port supports up to 40W charging alongside audio output, allowing users to charge and plug in wired audio simultaneously. The system also supports two-way reverse charging
For more information on the device, you can refer to the official RedMagic Astra 2 product page.
