RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) Review: The Ultimate Esports Weapon

At present, many esports players hope for tablets that are smaller in size and lighter when purchasing a device. At the same time, they also want stronger performance, better displays, more responsive touch, and larger batteries. So is there a tablet that can satisfy all of these “both-and” demands? The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) fully covers all the needs of esports users.

Let us take a hands-on look at the newly released RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra).

Flat Design, Say Goodbye to the “Seesaw Effect”

In the past, when placing a tablet on a desk, a common pain point was the raised rear camera causing the device to wobble like a seesaw. For example, when drawing or gaming on a desk, slight shaking could affect the experience.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) solves this problem by bringing the flat-back design from RedMagic smartphones to the tablet. In addition to looking cleaner and more comfortable visually, the tablet can lie completely flat on a desk without any protrusions. Typing, drawing, and gaming no longer result in annoying wobble, making usage more comfortable. Whether playing rhythm games or shooting games like PUBG Mobile on a desk, stability is noticeably improved.

Beyond desk usage, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) also delivers excellent comfort when carried outside or used handheld. Its 9.06-inch size has the same long edge as an 8.8-inch device, while the short edge is close to that of an iPad mini—only about the length of a single palm, making it easy to hold with one hand. It fits easily into a backpack during business trips or into a pocket during commuting. When held with both hands, it feels lightweight and easy to operate, which will delight fans of small-screen devices. Combined with the integrated metal middle frame, the grip remains comfortable.

Although the size is smaller, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) features extremely narrow symmetrical bezels, with black borders reduced to just 4.9mm—rare among small tablets. This provides a more immersive visual experience in daily use. The 9.06-inch screen is more than sufficient for gaming, watching dramas, browsing short videos and social platforms, and handling light work tasks.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) uses an OLED display. Compared with LCD, OLED offers higher brightness and higher dynamic contrast, which is especially beneficial for spotting details in dark scenes while gaming. It is also the first small tablet equipped with an OLED panel. In terms of specifications, the screen supports a 165Hz refresh rate and a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. In real-world testing, brightness reaches up to 871 nits. For eye protection, it debuts an industry-first 5280Hz ultra-high-frequency PWM dimming solution and supports SGS low-blue-light and flicker-free certification.

The tablet is also equipped with Synaptics’ latest touch controller chip, which reduces accidental touches. Touch response is faster and more accurate, and wet-hand touch sensitivity is improved. Even with sweaty hands, gameplay is not affected.

In terms of design, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) continues RedMagic’s transparent aesthetic DNA. On the back, users can see internal circuitry and the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Colorful lighting effects and lighting modes can be enabled, illuminating the REDMAGIC logo and fan for a more futuristic look. Combined with the “Deuterium Front Transparent Silver Wing” color scheme, the tablet appears more stylish and forward-looking.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip + ICE Magic Cooling System

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, offering stronger performance tuning and improved thermal control. The chip adopts the second-generation custom Oryon CPU architecture, featuring two super cores and four performance cores. The CPU’s maximum frequency reaches 4.32GHz, with energy-efficient cores running at 3.53GHz, and total CPU cache reaching 24MB. GPU performance is improved by 40%, while overall power consumption is reduced by 40%. Combined with LPDDR5T memory and UFS 4.1 PRO storage, and optimized by RedMagic’s self-developed CUBE scheduling engine, the tablet delivers an excellent performance experience.

Testing was conducted in a room with an ambient temperature of around 23°C. After 15 minutes of Honkai: Star Rail at standard graphics settings, the game ran at a stable 60 FPS. Post-test temperatures were 44°C on the front and 46.6°C on the back.

After 15 minutes of Genshin Impact at default settings, the average frame rate remained at 60 FPS. Post-test temperatures were 41.6°C on the front and 43.7°C on the back.

After seven generations of product iteration, RedMagic has established a complete air-cooling technology system. The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) features the ICE Magic Cooling System with 13-layer cooling architecture. It includes an industry-first dual-layer sandwich VC design, with vapor chambers above and below the chip to accelerate heat dissipation. In addition, it is the first to use liquid metal, significantly improving CPU thermal efficiency. The tablet also integrates a 20,000 RPM active cooling fan (Hurricane 2.0), which efficiently expels internal heat.

Furthermore, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) is equipped with a dual esports chip system. The Red Core R3 Pro provides smoother and more powerful performance. The tablet supports Ultra Game Graphics 3.0, enabling over 30 games to achieve 2K + 120Hz super-resolution and super-frame concurrency. It also includes a built-in PC emulator, allowing users to play PC games directly on the tablet.

Fastest Charging Speed Among Small Tablets

For battery life, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) is equipped with an 8200mAh battery. Fitting such a large battery into a smaller tablet body ensures long-lasting endurance across different usage scenarios. It also supports 80W fast charging and comes standard with an 80W charger, making it currently the fastest-charging small tablet. In testing, the battery charged from 1% to 53% in 20 minutes, to 73% in 30 minutes, and reached 100% in 64 minutes.

Notably, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) supports communication fusion technology, allowing it to share a smartphone’s 5G signal. If the tablet has no network while outdoors, users can directly use their phone’s connection without searching for Wi-Fi. The tablet can also receive phone calls. When watching videos or gaming on the tablet and a call comes in, users can answer directly on the tablet without picking up the phone.

Summary

With the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and ICE Magic Cooling System, a 9.06-inch narrow-bezel OLED display, and an 8200mAh battery with 80W fast charging, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (REDMAGIC Astra) delivers a smaller OLED tablet that does not compromise on performance, touch responsiveness, or battery and charging. It meets the expectations of gamers seeking a compact yet powerful tablet. The flat-back design and integrated metal frame not only enhance build quality but also eliminate the “seesaw” issue when placed on a desk, further improving the overall user experience.