Emir BardakçıGaming hardware manufacturer Black Shark has broken its long silence by officially launching the Black Shark Gaming Tablet for the Global Market. Designed specifically for mobile gamers, this compact beast aims to be the ultimate Android alternative to the iPad mini, packing flagship power into an 8.8-inch form factor.
Specs & Performance Powerhouse
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Processor: At the heart of the tablet lies Qualcomm’s high-performance Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. With an octa-core CPU clocking up to 3.0 GHz, this chipset is engineered to handle the latest AAA mobile titles at max settings.
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Display: The 8.8-inch panel offers a visual feast with 2K resolution (2560 × 1600) and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. It boasts a peak brightness of 600 nits and factory-level color calibration (Delta E < 1).
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Memory & Storage: The device comes equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Additionally, it supports storage expansion up to 2TB via a TF card.
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Software: Notably, the tablet ships with Android 16 out of the box, ensuring the latest software experience and long-term support.
Design & Cooling
Weighing just 332 grams with a thickness of 7.7 mm, the tablet features an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy body. To sustain peak performance during marathon gaming sessions, it utilizes a multi-layer graphene sheet and a metal heat dissipation structure. Black Shark also offers an optional magnetic heat sink accessory for active cooling.
Battery & Connectivity
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Battery: A 7300mAh battery powers the device, promising up to 5.6 hours of continuous gaming, 10.3 hours of web browsing, or 76 hours of music playback.
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Connectivity: It features dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.4, and a DisplayPort output for connecting to external monitors.
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Cameras: It sports a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera.
Price & Availability
The Black Shark Gaming Tablet has appeared on the brand’s official overseas website, confirming its global availability. However, the official pricing has not yet been announced.
