REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 3 Pro with Shadow Blade Gamepad 3 Review

In an era where mobile gaming rivals console and PC experiences, REDMAGIC has emerged as one of the few brands laser-focused on true mobile performance. The REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 3 Pro is a compact, high-performance gaming tablet with a stunning 9.06-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite Edition CPU, and advanced cooling. When paired with the REDMAGIC Shadow Blade Gamepad 3, it becomes a serious contender in the world of handheld and competitive mobile gaming.

Let’s dive into how this combo performs in real-world gameplay.

Design and Display: OLED That Delivers
Despite its smaller form factor, the REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 3 Pro doesn’t feel limited—it feels focused. The 9.06-inch OLED display offers a 165Hz refresh rate, 2.5K resolution, and peak brightness of 1600 nits, providing punchy contrast, ultra-smooth visuals, and perfect clarity—even under bright daylight.

With P3 wide color gamut support and deep blacks inherent to OLED technology, games like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, and Honkai: Star Rail look nothing short of stunning. Fast-paced scenes feel incredibly fluid thanks to the high refresh rate, making the tablet a dream come true for competitive FPS players.

Performance: Gen 3 Elite + LPDDR5T = No Compromises
At its core, the tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite Edition, built for extreme mobile gaming. Paired with LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 PRO storage, the tablet delivers lightning-fast app launches, minimal loading times, and flawless multitasking.

In benchmark-heavy games like PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile, the frame rates stay locked even on max settings, with zero frame drops or thermal throttling—even in extended sessions. This elite setup isn’t just future-proof—it’s now-proof.

Backing the elite performance is CUBE Skyward Game Engine—REDMAGIC’s custom game optimization engine that dynamically tunes performance, touch response, GPU scheduling, and memory allocation. The result is silky-smooth gameplay that adapts in real time to heavy loads or multiplayer scenarios.

Touch and Control: S3930 Synaptics + Shadow Blade Gamepad 3
REDMAGIC didn’t just improve speed—it upgraded precision. The S3930 Synaptics touch chip ensures industry-leading touch latency, which, when combined with the 165Hz panel, delivers almost instantaneous feedback. For MOBA, rhythm, and reaction-based games, this matters immensely.

That precision goes to another level when you attach the Shadow Blade Gamepad 3. It features responsive joysticks, clicky mechanical shoulder buttons, customizable mappings, and ergonomic grip. Whether drifting in Asphalt 9, pulling off aim shots in Fortnite Mobile, or comboing in Street Fighter Duel, the experience mirrors console-level control.

The gamepad is fully supported by REDMAGIC’s Game Space software, where you can configure buttons, create per-game profiles, and toggle performance modes on the fly.

Cooling and Stability: PAD Magic Cooling System 3.0
High power demands serious cooling—and REDMAGIC delivers. The PAD Magic Cooling System 3.0 includes a high-speed turbo fan, aerospace-grade heat dissipation materials, a large vapor chamber, and intelligent thermal control.

Even during 60-minute gaming marathons with 165Hz and gamepad enabled, surface temperatures remain comfortable. There's no lag, no throttling, and the fan noise is surprisingly quiet, even under peak load.

Battery and Charging: Power to Last, Speed to Recharge
The REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 3 Pro packs an 8200mAh battery, delivering 6–8 hours of heavy gameplay or even longer under normal use. That’s a full tournament session without reaching for the charger.

When you do need to refuel, the 80W fast charging fills the battery in around 50–55 minutes, getting you back into the action quickly. For on-the-go players, this is a huge advantage over slower-charging gaming tablets or handheld PCs.

Portability and Practical Use
Weighing in light and featuring a compact 9-inch body, the tablet fits easily in most bags and can be used one-handed in some cases. Detach the gamepad, and it becomes a sleek, ultra-portable Android slate. Attach it, and you’ve got a handheld console that rivals the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck in responsiveness—if not power.

The tablet also supports stylus input, split-screen multitasking, and high-res video playback. But its mission is clear: gaming first.

Final Verdict: Built for Elite Gamers, Designed to Move
The REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 3 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite Edition, LPDDR5T memory, and UFS 4.1 PRO storage, is hands down one of the most powerful Android gaming tablets ever built. When paired with the Shadow Blade Gamepad 3, it becomes a complete console-like experience—fast, fluid, and portable.