Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs RedMagic Astra 2
55.4Performance73.3
51.9Display68.9
60.9Battery68.4
50.4Portability—
75.2Features100
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra6 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 2
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 75.5 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+25) and performance (+18). Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- 34% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 10.9 ″
- 11% higher capacity: 11,200 mAh vs 10,100 mAh
Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 61
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+34% | 10.9 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 312 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 550 nits+10% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 66% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Top 67% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 64% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+11% | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | — |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | — |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum frame and back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP+67% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Active stylus support |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 14, RedMagic OS 9.5 |
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