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ZTE RedMagic Astra vs ZTE RedMagic Astra 2

What RedMagic Astra does better (4) and where RedMagic Astra 2 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

ZTE RedMagic Astra
ZTE · 2025RedMagic Astra
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $540
vs
ZTE RedMagic Astra 2
ZTE · 2026RedMagic Astra 2
9.2Score
8 advantages≈ $630
Higher score
9.4Display9.3
9.3Performance9.7
6.8Battery6.6
9.6Memory & storage9.4
8.1Features8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

RedMagic AstraRedMagic Astra 2
134.2 × 2076.9134.2 × 207.16.9
RedMagic AstraRedMagic Astra 2Difference
Height207 mm207.1 mm−0.1 mm
Width134.2 mm134.2 mm=
Thickness6.9 mm6.9 mm=
Weight370 g363 g+7 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RedMagic Astra better than RedMagic Astra 2?

  1. RAM24 GB vs 16 GB+50%
  2. Active use (test)11.2 h vs 10.4 h+8%
  3. Wired charging80 W vs 75 W+7%
  4. Measured brightness1,036 nits vs 983 nits+5%

Why is RedMagic Astra 2 better than RedMagic Astra?

  1. AnTuTu score2,603,900 vs 3,565,930+37%
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,142 vs 11,323+39%
  3. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 185 Hz+12%
  4. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,699 vs 7,838+17%
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
  6. CPU frequency4.32 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+6%
  7. Bluetooth5.4 vs 6+11%
  8. Loudspeaker loudness-27.3 LUFS vs -24.8 LUFS+-9%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight370 g363 g
Thickness6.9 mm6.9 mm
Height207 mm207.1 mm
Width134.2 mm134.2 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protectionIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursEclipse Black, Starfrost SilverEclipse Black, Starfrost Silver
Display
Screen size9.1″9.1″
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive refresh)Yes—
Resolution (short side)1,504 px1,504 px
Resolution (long side)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density313 ppi313 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz185 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits1,600 nits
Measured brightness1,036 nits983 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%85.7%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.32 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 830Adreno 840
AnTuTu score2,603,9003,565,930
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,14211,323
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,6997,838
Memory
RAM24 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity8,200 mAh8,300 mAh
Active use (test)11.2 h10.4 h
Wired charging80 W75 W
Charged in 30 min68%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen2Dual USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 & USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.23.2
NFCNoNo
GPSNoNo
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-27.3 LUFS-24.8 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSide / power buttonSide / power button
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperture—f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Front camera9 MP9 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
EU label
Energy classG—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle67 h—
Repairability classB—
Drop resistance classE—
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