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RedMagic Astra 2 vs Xiaomi Pad 8

WINNER
RedMagic Astra 2

RedMagic

RedMagic Astra 2

$699

73.5Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
73.3Performance73.3
95.3Display78.4
49.8Battery50.5
—Portability85
69.2Features67.2
4 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 23 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 70.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and features (+2). Xiaomi Pad 8 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 display score: 95 vs 78
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
  • 67% higher charging: 75 W vs 45 W
  • 28% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 144 Hz
  • 13% higher Front camera: 9 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • 24% higher Screen size: 11.2 ″ vs 9.1 ″
  • 11% higher capacity: 9,200 mAh vs 8,300 mAh
  • 10% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 313 ppi

Display

Display comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Screen size9.1 ″11.2 ″+24%
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2400 x 15043200x2136
Pixel density313 ppi344 ppi+10%
Refresh rate185 Hz+28%144 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+100%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Xiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB, 512GB128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Capacity8,300 mAh9,200 mAh+11%
Charging75 W+67%45 W

Design

Design comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Weight—485 g
Thickness—5.8 mm
MaterialMetal frame, glass-accented back coverAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera9 MP+13%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
Cellular—Wi-Fi only
USBDual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0)USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: RedMagic Astra 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecRedMagic Astra 2Xiaomi Pad 8
StylusActive stylus supportXiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersDual stereo speakers (Model 1227)Quad
Operating systemAndroid 16, RedMagic OS 11.5Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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