How do the scores compare?

RedMagic Astra 2 scores 73.5/100 overall; TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER scores 44.9/100. RedMagic Astra 2 wins 7 individual spec rows, TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER wins 2.

What are the main differences between the RedMagic Astra 2 and the TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER?

RedMagic Astra 2 advantages: Stronger performance score: 73 vs 33; Stronger display score: 95 vs 52; Stronger features score: 69 vs 31; 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits; 127% higher charging: 75 W vs 33 W. TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER advantages: Stronger battery score: 55 vs 50; 35% higher Screen size: 12.2 ″ vs 9.1 ″; 20% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,300 mAh; Lower launch price: $280 vs $699.

Which is cheaper: RedMagic Astra 2 or TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER?

TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER launched cheaper at $280, versus $699 for the RedMagic Astra 2.

RedMagic Astra 2 vs TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

WINNER

REDMAGIC

RedMagic Astra 2

$699

TCL

TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

$280

73.3Performance33.3

95.3Display51.5

49.8Battery54.9

—Portability63.9

69.2Features31.2

7 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 22 spec wins — TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

InnoReviews verdict

RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and performance (+40). TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER 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 52
Stronger features score: 69 vs 31
220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
127% higher charging: 75 W vs 33 W

Reasons to pick the TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

Stronger battery score: 55 vs 50
35% higher Screen size: 12.2 ″ vs 9.1 ″
20% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,300 mAh
Lower launch price: $280 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	RedMagic Astra 2	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Screen size	9.1 ″	12.2 ″+35%
Panel type	OLED	TCL NXTPAPER Display
Resolution	2400 x 1504	2400 x 1600
Pixel density	313 ppi+33%	236 ppi
Refresh rate	185 Hz+54%	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1,600 nits+220%	500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	RedMagic Astra 2	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Storage options	256GB, 512GB	256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	RedMagic Astra 2	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Capacity	8,300 mAh	10,000 mAh+20%
Charging	75 W+127%	33 W

Design

Design comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	RedMagic Astra 2	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Weight	—	556 g
Thickness	—	6.7 mm
Material	Metal frame, glass-accented back cover	Metal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	RedMagic Astra 2	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Rear camera	13 MP+63%	8 MP
Front camera	9 MP+13%	8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	RedMagic Astra 2	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	6.0	5.0
USB	Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0)	USB Type-C

Features

Features comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	RedMagic Astra 2	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Stylus	Active stylus support	T-Pen 2 (included, 4096 pressure levels)
Keyboard support	Yes	—
Speakers	Dual stereo speakers (Model 1227)	Stereo quad speakers
Operating system	Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5	Android 16

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