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RedMagic Astra 2 vs Redmi Pad SE 8.7

WINNER
RedMagic Astra 2

REDMAGIC

RedMagic Astra 2

$699

73.5Inno Score
VS
Redmi Pad SE 8.7
31.2Inno Score
73.3Performance22.6
95.3Display37.6
49.8Battery22.1
—Portability68
69.2Features25.2
9 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 20 spec wins — Redmi Pad SE 8.7

InnoReviews verdict

RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 31.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+58) and performance (+51). Redmi Pad SE 8.7 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 23
  • Stronger display score: 95 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 50 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 69 vs 25
  • 317% higher charging: 75 W vs 18 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi Pad SE 8.7

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Screen size9.1 ″+4%8.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2400 x 15041340x800
Pixel density313 ppi+75%179 ppi
Refresh rate185 Hz+106%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+167%600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Redmi Pad SE 8.7
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu—351,869Bottom 13%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—144,841Bottom 13%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—27,345Bottom 13%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—84,310Bottom 13%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—95,373Bottom 13%
Geekbench 6 (single)—403Bottom 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,449Bottom 5%
RAM12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options256GB, 512GB64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Capacity8,300 mAh+25%6,650 mAh
Charging75 W+317%18 W

Design

Design comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Weight—373 g
Thickness—8.8 mm
MaterialMetal frame, glass-accented back coverPlastic

Camera

Camera comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera9 MP+80%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.3
Cellular—4G LTE optional
USBDual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0)USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Redmi Pad SE 8.7
StylusActive stylus support—
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersDual stereo speakers (Model 1227)Dual stereo (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 16, RedMagic OS 11.5Android 14 (HyperOS)

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