Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs RedMagic Astra 2
63.7Performance73.3
62.6Display68.9
69.7Battery68.4
49.5Portability—
75.2Features100
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra5 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 2
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 75.5 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+25) and performance (+10). Galaxy Tab S9 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 S9 Ultra
- 69% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 550 nits
- 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 64
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 78% higher charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+34% | 10.9 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 312 ppi+31% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+69% | 550 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 44% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+11% | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | — |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | — |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum frame and back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP+67% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Active stylus support |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14, RedMagic OS 9.5 |
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