Tablets · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB- Screen size:
- 8 in
- Storage:
- 128 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 3,450
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB vs Red Magic Astra 2 16GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 13 of the specs we have recorded, and the Red Magic Astra 2 16GB is cheaper by SAR 151 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- More space for photos and apps (128 GB vs 16 GB)
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 151
- More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 6 GB)
- Larger screen refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Has cellular (SIM); the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Tablets · Red Magic
Red Magic Astra 2 16GB- Screen size:
- 9.06 in
- Storage:
- 16 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 3,299
Key differences
Screen size
8 in✓ 9.06 inStorage
✓ 128 GB16 GBMemory (RAM)
6 GB✓ 16 GB
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 3,450 | SAR 3,299 |
| Screen size | 8 in | ✓ 9.06 in |
| Storage | ✓ 128 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB | ✓ 16 GB |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Battery capacity | 5,050 mAh | — |
| Cellular (SIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | TFT | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2400 x 1504 |
| Screen refresh rate | 120 Hz | ✓ 185 Hz |
| Operating system | Android 14 | RedMagic OS 11.5 (Android 16) |
| Years of OS updates | — | 2 years |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Release year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Colour | Green | Silver |
| Dimensions | 21.38 x 12.68 x 1.01 cm | 20.7 x 0.7 x 13.4 cm |
| Weight | 433 g | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB and the Red Magic Astra 2 16GB?
Screen size is higher on the Red Magic Astra 2 16GB: 9.06 in vs 8 in on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB and the Red Magic Astra 2 16GB?
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB: Exynos 1380; Red Magic Astra 2 16GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB and the Red Magic Astra 2 16GB?
Storage is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB: 128 GB vs 16 GB on the Red Magic Astra 2 16GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB and the Red Magic Astra 2 16GB?
No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.