The RedMagic Astra 2 is the world's first liquid-cooled tablet — and the fastest Android tablet I've ever tested
With the RedMagic Astra 2, Nubia's gaming sub-brand has produced a compact yet powerful tablet with a unique cooling system.
The RedMagic Astra 2 has been dubbed the world's first liquid-cooled tablet and is hailed as the fastest Android tablet the author has ever tested. This is RedMagic's third globally available gaming tablet, with a compact form factor similar to the iPad Mini. It boasts a flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with a new liquid cooling system, ensuring sustained high-performance gaming.
The tablet features a 9.06-inch OLED display that supports up to 185Hz refresh rate, providing an immersive gaming experience on a portable device. Other enhancements include a lighter body, a larger battery, and faster 75W wired charging options. The tablet also offers additional USB-C ports for extended gaming sessions. The software ecosystem is not without its quirks, but its customizable Game Space UI appeals to power users.
However, the price has surged significantly, making it more expensive than some high-end tablets, such as the iPad Air (2026) and certain Android counterparts. Despite this, the RedMagic Astra 2 remains a unique offering, providing top-tier performance at a competitive price point.
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