Emir BardakçıBlack Shark has finally teased its compact gaming tablet via an Instagram post, confirming the physical size and core positioning of the upcoming device. According to the company announcement, the tablet will arrive in an 8.8-inch ultra-portable form factor with a high performance-to-form factor ratio. The development further reinforces Xiaomi’s ecosystem strategy in high-performance portable devices and closely aligns with current trends in mobile gaming hardware.
Official Instagram Teaser Confirms Compact Size
First confirmation came directly from Black Shark’s social media channels. The brand posted a short message to highlight the design philosophy of the device with phrases like “Small in size. Big in power.” and “8.8” Ultra Portable.” This positions the tablet as a premium compact gaming-focused product. No final retail name was disclosed by this teaser, but it strongly confirmed the screen size, which is one of the most important details for users searching for powerful tablets that should be easy to carry and comfortable during long gaming sessions.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor Details
According to the early information shared, the next Black Shark tablet will use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 platform, which is Xiaomi’s standard naming reference to Qualcomm’s latest flagship chips. This chipset is expected to bring improved thermal management, higher GPU stability, and better power efficiency compared to previous generations, making the tablet suitable for long gaming sessions without aggressive throttling.
Launch Timeline and Market Expectations
At this stage, Black Shark hasn’t disclosed an exact launch date for the tablet. Still, the fact that the official teaser has confirmed the existence of the device suggests the launch window would be in the upcoming product cycle. Considering REDMI K-series devices sell only in China and have their international versions under the POCO brand, we also can expect that Black Shark’s tablet might appear first in China before reaching other markets in the course of Xiaomi’s ecosystem strategy.
Key confirmed highlights so far:
- Ultra-portable 8.8-inch display
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance platform
- Compact design w/ a gaming focus
- Officially teased via Instagram
