# RedMagic Astra 2 gaming tablet launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/redmagic-astra-2-gaming-tablet-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-03T16:52:02.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3.

RedMagic announced the Astra 2, a high‑performance gaming tablet, on 17 July 2026. The device pairs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3 nm processor with a dedicated RedCore R4 gaming chip and an AquaCore Cooling 2.0 liquid‑cooling system – the first of its kind in a tablet. It sports a 9.06‑inch LTPO OLED screen (2.4 K, 185 Hz refresh, 300 Hz touch), dual linear‑vibration motors, stereo speakers, an 8300 mAh battery with 75 W fast charging, and dual USB‑C ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2 for data/video, USB 2.0 for controllers). Two configurations are offered: 12 GB RAM/256 GB storage for €699 (≈ $749) and 16 GB RAM/512 GB storage for €799 (≈ $849). Early‑bird registration opened in early August, with shipments expected mid‑month and general sales beginning at the end of August in Europe (including Italy, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Turkey), China and the United States.

A follow‑up on 29 July introduced a magnetic cooler for the Red Magic 6 Pro+ device, priced at 189 yuan in China and capable of reducing temperatures by up to 77 °C. Early reviews praised the Astra 2’s strong gaming performance, long battery life and effective thermal management, while noting that RedMagic’s software support is limited to three years.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: RedMagic Astra 2 gaming tablet launches with liquid cooling

RedMagic launched the Astra 2 gaming tablet on July 17, 2026, featuring a 9.06‑inch 185 Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, liquid‑cooling system and dual USB‑C ports, priced $699‑$749.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/redmagic-astra-2-gaming-tablet-launches-with-liquid-cooling

### 2026-07-29: RedMagic unveils Astra 2 gaming tablet and magnetic cooler for 6 Pro+

RedMagic launches the Astra 2 gaming tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a dual‑USB‑C design, while Nubia's Red Magic 6 Pro+ magnetic cooler promises up to 77 °C temperature reduction, pre‑selling in China

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/redmagic-unveils-astra-2-gaming-tablet-and-magnetic-cooler-for-6-pro

### 2026-07-17: RedMagic Astra 2 gaming tablet launches globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and liquid cooling

RedMagic's Astra 2 gaming tablet launches globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 185 Hz OLED display, liquid cooling, 8300 mAh battery and prices from €699, shipping from August.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/redmagic-astra-2-gaming-tablet-launches-with-liquidcooling-system

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