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Blackview MEGA 5 vs RedMagic Astra 2

Blackview MEGA 5
50.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
RedMagic Astra 2

REDMAGIC

RedMagic Astra 2

$699

73.5Inno Score
46.7Performance73.3
52.8Display95.3
60.8Battery49.8
42.1Portability—
47.6Features69.2
4 spec wins — Blackview MEGA 56 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 2

InnoReviews verdict

RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 50.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+27). Blackview MEGA 5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Blackview MEGA 5

  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 50
  • 44% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 9 MP
  • 35% higher Screen size: 12.2 ″ vs 9.1 ″
  • 23% higher Rear camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
  • 20% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,300 mAh

Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger display score: 95 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 69 vs 48
  • 191% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 550 nits
  • 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Blackview MEGA 5 versus RedMagic Astra 2
SpecBlackview MEGA 5RedMagic Astra 2
Screen size12.2 ″+35%9.1 ″
Panel typeIPSOLED
Resolution2400 x 16002400 x 1504
Pixel density236 ppi313 ppi+33%
Refresh rate120 Hz185 Hz+54%
Peak brightness550 nits1,600 nits+191%

Performance

Performance comparison: Blackview MEGA 5 versus RedMagic Astra 2
SpecBlackview MEGA 5RedMagic Astra 2
ChipsetUnisoc T7300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options256GB UFS 3.1 + microSD (up to 2TB)256GB, 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Blackview MEGA 5 versus RedMagic Astra 2
SpecBlackview MEGA 5RedMagic Astra 2
Capacity10,000 mAh+20%8,300 mAh
Charging55 W75 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: Blackview MEGA 5 versus RedMagic Astra 2
SpecBlackview MEGA 5RedMagic Astra 2
Weight635 g—
Thickness7.6 mm—
Material—Metal frame, glass-accented back cover

Camera

Camera comparison: Blackview MEGA 5 versus RedMagic Astra 2
SpecBlackview MEGA 5RedMagic Astra 2
Rear camera16 MP+23%13 MP
Front camera13 MP+44%9 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Blackview MEGA 5 versus RedMagic Astra 2
SpecBlackview MEGA 5RedMagic Astra 2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
Cellular4G LTE (Dual SIM)—
USB—Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: Blackview MEGA 5 versus RedMagic Astra 2
SpecBlackview MEGA 5RedMagic Astra 2
StylusYes (Stylus 2.0, included)Active stylus support
Keyboard supportNoYes
SpeakersDual 2W box speakers with Smart-KDual stereo speakers (Model 1227)
Operating systemDokeOS_P 5.0 based on Android 16Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5

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