RedMagic Astra 2 vs Galaxy Tab S12+
88.9chipPerformancechip86.8
95.3Display81.6
49.8Battery63.9
—Portability79.3
69.2Features75.2
3 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 23 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S12+
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: RedMagic Astra 2 scores 78.7 against 78.4 for Galaxy Tab S12+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — RedMagic Astra 2 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2
- Stronger display score: 95 vs 82
- 67% higher charging: 75 W vs 45 W
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% higher Pixel density: 313 ppi vs 262 ppi
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S12+
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 69
- 39% higher Screen size: 12.6 ″ vs 9.1 ″
- 33% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 9 MP
- 28% higher capacity: 10,600 mAh vs 8,300 mAh
Display
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.1 ″ | 12.6 ″+39% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1504 | 2800x1752 |
| Pixel density | 313 ppi+19% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,300 mAh | 10,600 mAh+28% |
| Charging | 75 W+67% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 553 g |
| Thickness | — | 5.3 mm |
| Material | Metal frame, glass-accented back cover | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 12 MP+33% |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0) | USB-C |
Features
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus support | S Pen included |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers (Model 1227) | Quad (4-channel spatial audio) |
| Operating system | Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |