RedMagic just dropped something special for gamers who want console-level power in their hands. The RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro launched in China today, and it’s bringing some serious upgrades that gaming fans have been waiting for.
The RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro is landing in China at midnight, and for the rest of the world, it’ll roll out on July 1st, but you’ll see it listed as the RedMagic Astra globally. This means global users won’t have to wait too long to get their hands on this gaming beast.
What Makes This Tablet Special
The biggest change here is the screen. RedMagic ditched their usual LCD displays and went with a stunning 9.06-inch OLED panel. This isn’t just any regular tablet screen either – it runs at a blazing 165Hz refresh rate that makes games look incredibly smooth.
RedMagic says this compact screen uses OLED tech instead of the usual IPS panels you’d find on the Legion Tab or iPad mini 7. As a result, the RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro will offer super accurate colors and deep contrast—RedMagic claims it hits a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
The screen gets super bright too – up to 1,600 nits at peak brightness and 1,100 nits when you’re using the full screen. This means you can game outside without squinting at a dim display.
Power That Actually Makes a Difference
Here’s where things get exciting. The RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro runs on the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and they didn’t just throw it in there and call it a day. They added their ICE-X cooling system with a real fan that you can see through the glass back panel.
The cooling setup includes liquid metal, a big vapor chamber, and that RGB-lit fan. RedMagic says this drops the chip temperature by up to 8°C when gaming hard. Whether that makes a huge difference in real use remains to be seen, but it definitely looks cool.
Gaming Performance That Actually Delivers
The tablet comes with three memory options – 12GB, 16GB, or a massive 24GB of LPDDR5T RAM. You’ll get to choose between 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage. That’s plenty of space for all your favorite games.
But here’s what’s really impressive – the tablet can actually use that 165Hz refresh rate. Popular games like Minecraft hit 165fps, League of Legends: Wild Rift reaches 144Hz, and mobile favorites like Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG Mobile, and Genshin Impact run at 120fps.
RedMagic even included a PC game emulator that can run big titles like Tomb Raider at 60fps. That’s pretty amazing for a tablet.
Battery Life and Charging Speed
Gaming tablets need serious battery power, and this one delivers. The 8,200mAh battery promises up to 5.5 hours of gaming time when playing demanding games like Honkai: Star Rail.
When the battery runs low, the 80W fast charging gets you from zero to 50% in just 20 minutes. The USB port is positioned on the side in a smart spot so charging cables don’t get in your way while gaming.
Smart Design Choices
The tablet measures exactly 9.06 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio, surrounded by thin 4.9mm bezels that give you more screen space. The whole thing is made from aerospace-grade aluminum, so it feels premium and should handle daily use well.
The USB-C port supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds and can drive external displays up to 8K at 60Hz. Drop the resolution to 4K and you can get refresh rates up to 144Hz – perfect for connecting to gaming monitors.
Gaming Accessories Worth Considering
RedMagic created some interesting accessories specifically for this tablet. The Shadow Blade Gamepad 3 packs in cool stuff like smooth Hall-effect joysticks, satisfying haptic feedback from its linear motor, and even a 6-axis gyroscope for precise control. It works with the tablet but also supports Nintendo Switch and other gaming tablets under 9 inches.
For people who want to use this as a productivity device too, there’s the IceBlade Magnetic Keyboard. It’s made from CNC-machined aluminum and has an incredibly fast 8,000Hz polling rate for 0.1ms response time.
RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro Specs at a Glance
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display | 9.06-inch OLED, 165Hz, 1,600 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite with ICE-X cooling |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5T |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro |
| Battery | 8,200mAh with 80W fast charging |
| Operating System | Android 15 with Redmagic OS 10.5 |
| Connectivity | USB 3.2 Gen 2, supports up to 8K external displays |
| Build | Aerospace-grade aluminum with glass cooling panel |
RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro Price and Availability
The RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro launched in China today with three different configurations:
| Region | Variant | Price (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| China | 12GB/256GB | CNY 4,000 ($555) |
| China | 16GB/512GB | CNY 4,700 ($655) |
| China | 24GB/1TB | CNY 6,000 ($835) |
Right now, only the Dawn Black Transparent version is available, but a Silverwing Transparent model should arrive soon. Global customers will need to wait until July 1st when it launches worldwide as the RedMagic Astra Gaming Tablet.
Is This Worth Your Money?
The RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro brings some genuinely useful improvements for mobile gamers. The switch to OLED makes colors pop and gives you those deep blacks that LCD can’t match. The 165Hz refresh rate actually matters when games can take advantage of it.
The cooling system looks impressive, though real-world testing will tell us how much difference it actually makes. At these prices, it’s competitive with other high-end Android tablets, especially considering the gaming-focused features.
If you’re serious about mobile gaming and want something more portable than a gaming laptop but more powerful than a regular tablet, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
