[PRNewswire] REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Launches in Korea

— The Tablet is Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Debuting as the First Tablet with Liquid Cooling

SHENZHEN, China Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire=YONHAP/ — REDMAGIC, a global leader in gaming technology, today announces the arrival of the REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet in South Korea as part of its global rollout. With flagship performance in a compact 9.06-inch design, the Astra 2 is built for gamers who demand sustained power, advanced cooling, and an immersive full-screen experience in a portable form.

Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the dedicated RedCore R4 chip, the Astra 2 delivers major upgrades across processing, display responsiveness, thermal management, battery endurance, and system optimization. Combined with AquaCore Cooling System 2.0, REDMAGIC OS 11.5 based on Android 16, and a 2.4K OLED display with an industry-leading 185Hz refresh rate—the highest ever on a tablet—the Astra 2 ensures smoother gameplay, more stable frame rates, and consistent high performance during extended sessions.

REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet

Next-Generation Snapdragon Performance, Built for Sustained Gaming

At the core of the REDMAGIC Astra 2 is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, delivering what REDMAGIC describes as its most powerful Android tablet performance to date, built for demanding mobile gaming and high-performance multitasking with faster rendering, improved responsiveness, and enhanced power efficiency under sustained workloads. Supporting it is the dedicated RedCore R4 gaming chip, enabling customizable in-game effects, Qualcomm-driven 2K super-resolution, and intelligent power management. Working alongside Energy Cube 3.0, the proprietary system-level optimization engine dynamically allocates CPU, GPU, memory, cooling, and touch resources based on real-time gaming scenarios, improving frame rate stability and responsiveness while reducing power consumption and heat output.

Ultra-Responsive 185Hz OLED Display with 2.4K Visual Precision

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 features a 2.4K OLED panel (2,400 × 1,504 pixels) with sharp detail, vibrant color reproduction, and excellent visual clarity, built on advanced OLED material with a Full Black Integrated Polarizer (POL) for deeper blacks, improved brightness efficiency, and lower power consumption. The display supports an ultra-smooth 185Hz refresh rate and achieves up to 1,600 nits peak brightness and 1,100 nits global brightness. It is enhanced by a Synaptics S3930 touch system, delivering a 300Hz average touch sampling rate and up to 2,000Hz instant touch sampling for precise, low-latency input. The 9.06-inch display features a 90.1% screen-to-body ratio with ultra-slim 4.9mm bezels, and SGS-certified low blue light protection helps reduce eye strain.

AquaCore Cooling System 2.0: Advanced Liquid Cooling for Sustained Stability

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 introduces the advanced AquaCore Cooling System 2.0, combining flowing liquid cooling, Liquid Metal 3.0, and a large VC vapor chamber. As the industry’s first tablet to feature liquid cooling, it integrates micron-level liquid flow channels, piezoelectric ceramic micropumps, and AI server-grade fluorinated coolant for efficient thermal conductivity. Liquid Metal 3.0 is positioned above the vapor chamber to rapidly transfer CPU heat, while the upgraded VC chamber features an industry-first 4D structure with dual-side protrusions for improved dissipation without increasing weight. The fully sealed system is non-conductive, leak-resistant, and operates across temperatures from -40°C to 70°C, helping maintain lower temperatures, reduce thermal throttling, and deliver stable gaming performance.

Long-Session Battery Life with Flexible Dual-Port Fast Charging

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 is equipped with an 8,300mAh dual-cell battery designed for extended gaming endurance. It supports up to 75W fast charging and can charge to full in as fast as 60 minutes through the USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. The dual Type-C design allows the short-side port to support up to 75W charging and the long-side port up to 40W, enabling flexible charging orientations. The system also supports two-way reverse charging, and the side USB-C port supports audio output for a cleaner gaming setup.

Pricing and Availability(Korea)

Astra 2 will be available on the official REDMAGIC online store and Coupang.

– Open Sales: September 23, 2026 (21:00 KST)

Pre-order Promotion (Sep 16–23, 2026, Official Store)

– Free Mora keychain（2 versions, random 1）

– South Korea: kr.redmagic.gg [http://kr.redmagic.gg/]

– Global Store: global.redmagic.gg [http://global.redmagic.gg/]

– Coupang: [https://link.coupang.com/a/gTBOswfzvo]

We established REDMAGIC in 2018 with the dream of making it the world’s brand of choice for mobile gaming. Our motto, Win More Games, is brought to life by our collection of gaming gear that includes gaming phones and accessories, as well as PC equipment and devices to keep you connected to the internet. REDMAGIC has built a solid reputation with gamers worldwide for its performance, and we’ve amassed a global reach of 30 countries and regions to make us one of the best gaming smartphone manufacturers in the market.

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