ZTE RedMagic Astra 2

ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 in Kenya

The ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 price in Kenya is KES 142,000 with a 2-year warranty included. The Astra 2 is a dedicated gaming tablet built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) with the Adreno 840 GPU and features a 9.06-inch OLED display running at an extraordinary 185Hz, the fastest refresh rate in our catalogue.

Who It's For:

1. Serious Mobile Gamers: Built for Kenyan gamers who want the best mobile gaming experience available. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 185Hz OLED, 16GB RAM, and bypass charging deliver performance nothing else in the catalogue matches.
2. Cloud and Console Streamers: Ideal for Kenyan users streaming games or connecting controllers. Dual USB-C ports, DisplayPort output to a TV or monitor, magnetic accessory pins, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0 make it a flexible gaming hub.
3. Home Wi-Fi Users: A strong choice for Kenyan buyers with reliable home or office Wi-Fi who want a powerful large-screen device for gaming and media. Note it has no cellular, so it needs Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot to get online.

Design:

The RedMagic Astra 2 measures 207.1 x 134.2 x 6.9mm and weighs 363g, built with a glass front and an aviation-grade aluminium frame and back. At just 6.9mm thin it is remarkably slim for a gaming device. It features a customisable RGB light on the back and carries an IP54 rating for dust protection and light splashes, not immersion. Available in Eclipse Black and Starfrost Silver.

Display:

The 9.06-inch OLED runs at an extraordinary 185Hz, the fastest in the catalogue, with HDR support, 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits peak brightness. The resolution is 1504 x 2400 in a 16:10 ratio at roughly 313 ppi, with an 85.7% screen-to-body ratio. Protection is Corning Gorilla Glass 3, an older standard than most current devices use.

Performance:

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) pairs two Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores at 4.6GHz with six Phoenix M cores at 3.62GHz, alongside the Adreno 840 GPU. Configurations are 12GB RAM with 256GB, 16GB with 512GB, or 16GB with 1TB, all on very fast UFS 4.1 Pro storage. There is no microSD slot. It runs Android 16 with RedMagic OS 11.5, a gaming-focused interface.

Gaming Features:

Beyond the 185Hz display and flagship chip, the Astra 2 offers bypass charging to reduce heat during long sessions, dual USB-C ports allowing simultaneous charging and accessory connection, DisplayPort output for external monitors and TVs, magnetic connector pins for controllers and docks, a customisable RGB back light, and stereo speakers with Snapdragon Sound for low-latency wireless audio.

Camera:

Cameras are basic and clearly not the focus. The rear is a single 13MP wide with LED flash, HDR, and panorama, recording 4K at 30fps. The front is a 9MP wide with f/2.2, recording 1080p at 30fps. These are adequate for video calls and quick document scans, not for photography.

Connectivity:

The Astra 2 is Wi-Fi only with no cellular connectivity and no SIM slot. It supports Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band) and Bluetooth 6.0, plus dual USB-C ports (3.2 Gen2 and 2.0) with DisplayPort and magnetic connector pins. There is no GPS or positioning of any kind, no NFC, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and no FM radio. The fingerprint sensor is side-mounted.

Battery and Charging:

The 8,300 mAh battery supports 75W wired charging and bypass charging, which runs the device directly from the cable during gaming to reduce heat and preserve battery health. There is no wireless charging. Confirm whether the 75W charger is included in the box at purchase.

RedMagic Astra 2 Full Specifications:

Pros

• 185Hz OLED, the fastest display in the catalogue
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm's newest flagship chip
• Adreno 840 GPU
• Up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage
• Very fast UFS 4.1 Pro storage
• Tablet chassis dissipates heat better than a phone
• OLED panel with HDR and 1,600 nits peak
• 8,300mAh battery
• 75W wired charging
• Bypass charging reduces heat and battery wear
• Dual USB-C ports, charge and connect simultaneously
• DisplayPort output for external monitors
• Magnetic connector pins for accessories
• Customisable RGB back light
• Aviation-grade aluminium build
• Remarkably slim at 6.9mm
• Stereo speakers with Snapdragon Sound
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
• Android 16 with RedMagic OS 11.5
• 2-year warranty

Cons:

• No cellular connectivity and no SIM slot at all
• No GPS or positioning of any kind
• No NFC
• IP54 splash only, not rated for immersion
• Gorilla Glass 3, an older protection standard
• Basic 13MP rear and 9MP front cameras
• No microSD card slot
• Heavy at 363g for handheld use
• No wireless charging
• No 3.5mm headphone jack
• Not a general-purpose tablet
• Software update commitment not confirmed in spec sheet