RedMagic Astra 2 vs Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
88.9chipPerformancechip86.8
95.3Display79.3
49.8Battery73.7
—Portability59.9
69.2Features75.2
3 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 23 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: RedMagic Astra 2 scores 78.7 against 77.9 for Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. 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 79
- 67% higher charging: 75 W vs 45 W
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 31% higher Pixel density: 313 ppi vs 239 ppi
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,400
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 69
- 61% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 9.1 ″
- 40% higher capacity: 11,600 mAh vs 8,300 mAh
- 33% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 9 MP
Display
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.1 ″ | 14.6 ″+61% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1504 | 2960x1848 |
| Pixel density | 313 ppi+31% | 239 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,300 mAh | 11,600 mAh+40% |
| Charging | 75 W+67% | 45 W |
| Endurance | — | 13.4 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 692 g |
| Thickness | — | 5.1 mm |
| Material | Metal frame, glass-accented back cover | Enhanced Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 12 MP+33% |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0) | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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