RedMagic’s rumored 9-inch OLED gaming tablet could land soon, and the 185Hz display may be the real draw
RedMagic appears to be preparing a new compact gaming tablet, following its earlier confirmation that a next-generation model is in development.
A fresh round of leaks now points to a near-term debut, with a possible May 2026 launch window.
The device is expected to succeed the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro, sold globally as the Astra. While RedMagic has not announced a date, multiple China-based tipsters suggest the release timeline is tightening.
OLED and 185Hz take aim
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the new tablet could feature a roughly 9-inch OLED panel with a 185Hz refresh rate.
That would top the 165Hz screen seen on the prior RedMagic model and would set an aggressive spec for a compact Android gaming tablet.
The timing also lines up with intensifying competition in the segment, including Lenovo’s Legion-branded compact gaming tablets. If the OLED claim holds, RedMagic could differentiate on contrast and response, not just refresh rate.
Snapdragon performance and cooling focus
Leaks also point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with an upgraded cooling system aimed at sustaining peak performance in longer gaming sessions. For gaming-focused tablets, thermal design can be as important as raw silicon, especially at very high frame rates.
On memory and storage, the same reporting suggests configurations up to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Those tiers would position the tablet as a premium option for high-end mobile gaming, emulation, and large game installs.
Battery size and possible launch pairings
Battery capacity is rumored at about 8 300 mAh, which would be slightly below some rivals that reach around 9 000 mAh. Real-world endurance will depend on display tuning, refresh-rate management, and how aggressively the chipset is allowed to boost.
Separately, the tablet may arrive alongside new RedMagic gaming phones, with speculation pointing to an 11S Pro+ line. If that happens, RedMagic could use a combined launch to spotlight its broader performance ecosystem.
