Galaxy Tab S9+ vs RedMagic Astra 2
63.7Performance73.3
65.3Display95.3
55Battery49.8
70.7Portability—
75.2Features69.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+4 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 2
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 64.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and performance (+10). Galaxy Tab S9+ 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 S9+
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 69
- 37% higher Screen size: 12.4 ″ vs 9.1 ″
- 33% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 9 MP
- 22% higher capacity: 10,090 mAh vs 8,300 mAh
Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 64
- Stronger display score: 95 vs 65
- 72% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 930 nits
- 67% higher charging: 75 W vs 45 W
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,000
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″+37% | 9.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED |
| Resolution | 2800x1752 | 2400 x 1504 |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 313 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz+54% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 1,600 nits+72% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 1,540,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 40% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh+22% | 8,300 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 75 W+67% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 581 g | — |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm | — |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Metal frame, glass-accented back cover |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+33% | 9 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Active stylus support |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Dual stereo speakers (Model 1227) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5 |
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