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RedMagic Astra 2 vs TCL Tab A1

WINNER
RedMagic Astra 2

REDMAGIC

RedMagic Astra 2

$699

73.5Inno Score
VS
TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
73.3Performance33.3
95.3Display43.6
49.8Battery32.3
—Portability87.2
69.2Features25.2
8 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 21 spec wins — TCL Tab A1

InnoReviews verdict

RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and features (+44). TCL Tab A1 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 33
  • Stronger display score: 95 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 50 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 69 vs 25
  • 275% higher charging: 75 W vs 20 W

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1

  • 21% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 9.1 ″
  • Lower launch price: $190 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL Tab A1
SpecRedMagic Astra 2TCL Tab A1
Screen size9.1 ″11 ″+21%
Panel typeOLEDLCD
Resolution2400 x 15042112x1320
Pixel density313 ppi+38%226 ppi
Refresh rate185 Hz+106%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+146%650 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL Tab A1
SpecRedMagic Astra 2TCL Tab A1
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5MediaTek Helio G100
RAM12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options256GB, 512GB128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL Tab A1
SpecRedMagic Astra 2TCL Tab A1
Capacity8,300 mAh+4%8,000 mAh
Charging75 W+275%20 W

Design

Design comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL Tab A1
SpecRedMagic Astra 2TCL Tab A1
Weight—430 g
Thickness—6.2 mm
MaterialMetal frame, glass-accented back coverMetal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL Tab A1
SpecRedMagic Astra 2TCL Tab A1
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera9 MP+80%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL Tab A1
SpecRedMagic Astra 2TCL Tab A1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth6.05.0
Cellular—Wi-Fi only
USBDual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0)USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL Tab A1
SpecRedMagic Astra 2TCL Tab A1
StylusActive stylus supportT-Pen 2 (sold separately)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersDual stereo speakers (Model 1227)Quad stereo speakers
Operating systemAndroid 16, RedMagic OS 11.5Android 16

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