
RedMagic is doing something different with its new tablet. While the Nova line focused on big-screen power, the Astra is far more interesting. Billed as a compact mobile gaming speedster, the Astra’s OLED display, sleek design, and Snapdragon 8 Elite processor make an excellent first impression. It’s the potential baked into that USB-C connection and mini form factor that truly sells this as one of the best gaming tablets on the market right now, though.
Starting at $499 (for a 12GB / 256GB configuration), the RedMagic Astra is far from the cheapest tablet on the market. You’re bumping up against iPad Air M3 prices with that MSRP, though steering well clear of Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus rates. Right at the top end of the spectrum, the Astra can pack 24GB RAM and 1TB of storage for $899. The iPad Mini A17 taps out at 512GB for $100 less. You won’t find these kinds of specs in a compact Android tablet on many brands’ shelves.