Review of the Xiaomi Black Shark gaming tablet with 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, and advanced cooling for stable gaming performance.
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Xiaomi has launched the Black Shark gaming tablet globally, signaling that mobile gaming is expanding beyond smartphones. The device is now listed on the brand's international website, indicating an official sales launch is imminent. It targets users who prioritize performance and stability in games over compromises for a slim design.
The tablet features a compact 8.8-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2.5K resolution. Weighing 332 grams, it feels noticeably lighter than most competitors, and its aluminum alloy body gives it a premium look rather than a niche gamer aesthetic. At its core is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, which handles demanding titles confidently and has proven its capability in synthetic benchmarks. Scoring over 1.9 million points in AnTuTu serves as a real indicator of power, not just a checkbox.
Running on Android 16, the tablet is equipped with fast LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage, expandable up to 2TB if needed. The cooling system deserves special attention, featuring a large vapor chamber and support for a magnetic cooler—a solution rarely seen outside gaming smartphones. In practice, this matters because cooling is often a weak point in mobile gaming devices, and Black Shark clearly prioritizes stable FPS over marketing hype.
With a 7300 mAh battery designed for several hours of active gaming, plus Wi-Fi 6 and 4K video output support, the tablet appeals not just for gaming but also for multimedia. Overall, the Black Shark Gaming Tablet emerges as one of the most balanced gaming tablets on the global market.