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Red Magic Astra 2 Confirmed as Global Name for Gaming Tablet 5 Pro

The move signals Red Magic will market its China model abroad while leaving final specs, pricing and global timing for announcement after the China launch.

Overview

  • Red Magic posted on X that the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro will be sold internationally as the Red Magic Astra 2, confirming the brand will reuse its China hardware for a global variant.
  • The company opened reservations in China and scheduled an unveiling for Tuesday, June 30 at 3pm local time, with the event expected to provide full specifications and pricing.
  • Official teasers list detailed display and touch features, including a 9.06-inch OLED with a 185Hz refresh rate, up to 1,600 nits peak brightness, and a Synaptics S3930 touch controller supporting 2,000Hz instantaneous and 300Hz multi-finger sampling.
  • Red Magic’s promotional images show RGB Liquid Cooling with a visible cooling section on the rear, and industry coverage widely expects a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset though the company has not formally confirmed the processor.
  • The Astra 2 continues Red Magic’s prior global strategy of rebranding China models and will compete in a small high-performance tablet market that values sustained cooling, high-touch responsiveness and accessory support, with final global availability to be announced after the China launch.