RedMagic Astra 2 vs Xiaomi Pad 9
73.3Performance46.7
95.3Display78.4
49.8Battery55.4
—Portability84.5
69.2Features35.2
5 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 23 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+34) and performance (+27). Xiaomi Pad 9 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 47
- Stronger display score: 95 vs 78
- Stronger features score: 69 vs 35
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
- 67% higher charging: 75 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 50
- 24% higher Screen size: 11.2 ″ vs 9.1 ″
- 17% higher capacity: 9,720 mAh vs 8,300 mAh
- 10% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 313 ppi
Display
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.1 ″ | 11.2 ″+24% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1504 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 313 ppi | 344 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+28% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,300 mAh | 9,720 mAh+17% |
| Charging | 75 W+67% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 485 g |
| Thickness | — | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Metal frame, glass-accented back cover | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 9 MP+13% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0) | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus support | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers (Model 1227) | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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