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9.3Display9.3
9.2Performance9.7
7.0Battery6.6
8.7Memory & storage9.4
8.2Features8.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pad MiniRedMagic Astra 2
| Pad Mini | RedMagic Astra 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 194.4 mm | 207.1 mm | −12.7 mm |
| Width | 132.4 mm | 134.2 mm | −1.8 mm |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm | 6.9 mm | −1.5 mm |
| Weight | 279 g | 363 g | −84 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pad Mini better than RedMagic Astra 2?
- Weight279 g vs 363 g+30%
- Pixel density344 ppi vs 313 ppi+10%
- Thickness5.4 mm vs 6.9 mm+28%
- Resolution (short side)1,680 px vs 1,504 px+12%
- Resolution (long side)2,520 px vs 2,400 px+5%
- Screen-to-body ratio89.6% vs 85.7%+5%
Why is RedMagic Astra 2 better than Pad Mini?
- Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 185 Hz+28%
- Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 8,300 mAh+4%
- Screen size8.8″ vs 9.1″+3%
- CPU frequency3.8 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+21%
- Wired charging67 W vs 75 W+12%
- Front camera8 MP vs 9 MP+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 279 g | 363 g |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm | 6.9 mm |
| Height | 194.4 mm | 207.1 mm |
| Width | 132.4 mm | 134.2 mm |
| Frame | — | Aluminium |
| Back | — | Aluminium |
| Ingress protection | — | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Glass protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Colours | Monet Purple, Space Gray, Mint Green | Eclipse Black, Starfrost Silver |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8.8″ | 9.1″ |
| Panel | AMOLED | OLED |
| OLED panel | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,680 px | 1,504 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,520 px | 2,400 px |
| Pixel density | 344 ppi | 313 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Measured brightness | — | 983 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.6% | 85.7% |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Adreno 840 |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,565,930 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | — | 11,323 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 7,838 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,300 mAh |
| Active use (test) | — | 10.4 h |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 75 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | Dual USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 & USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | — | -24.8 LUFS |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | — | Side / power button |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | — | f/2.2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 9 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | ColorOS 16 | — |
