Black Shark Gaming Tablet Goes Global With Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 8.8-Inch 144Hz Display

Overview

Black Shark, a brand backed by Xiaomi, appears to be gearing up for a global launch of a new gaming tablet. The Black Shark Gaming Tablet has surfaced on the brand’s global website with its key specifications and colour options. The listing confirms a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a 7,300mAh battery, along with an 8.8-inch display running at 144Hz. A teaser last year and the current global listing together point to a near-term official launch, though no date is provided in the listing.

Industry observers note the listing aligns with prior teasers and signals the product is entering a final stage before a broader release.

Key specifications

• Display: 8.8-inch 2.5K panel (2560x1600) with 144Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits peak brightness, 343 PPI, DCI-P3 colour gamut, ΔE < 1, factory calibrated
• Processor and AI: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 octa‑core up to 3.0 GHz, 40 TOPS NPU
• Software and memory: Android 16, 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB UFS 4.0 storage, expansion up to 2TB via TF card
• Cameras: 13‑megapixel rear camera, 5‑megapixel front camera
• Display output: DisplayPort support with 4K video output
• Audio and cooling: Symmetrical dual speakers with K9 amplifier; cooling uses a vapour chamber, graphene sheets, and a metal structure; total thermal material area around 25,176 sq mm; optional magnetic cooler
• Battery: 7,300mAh capacity; claimed usage includes up to 5.6 hours of gaming, 10.3 hours of browsing, 7 hours of video, and up to 76 hours of music
• Connectivity and build: dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.4; aerospace‑grade aluminium alloy body; 7.7mm thickness; 332g weight; colour options in Black and Silver

The listing notes the octa‑core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 clocking up to 3.0GHz and a 40 TOPS NPU. Black Shark claims an AnTuTu score above 1.9 million. The device ships with Android 16 out of the box, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, with the option to expand up to 2TB via a TF card.

On the camera side, the tablet offers a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It also supports DisplayPort output with 4K video capabilities. Audio duties are handled by symmetrical dual speakers powered by a K9 smart amplifier. Cooling is addressed with a multi‑layer approach that includes a vapour chamber, graphene sheets, and a metal cooling structure, covering a sizeable thermal area and enabling an optional magnetic cooler.

The design employs an aerospace‑grade aluminium alloy body with a slim profile of 7.7mm and a weight of 332g. Colour options listed are Black and Silver.

Industry watchers note the listing aligns with prior teasers and signals the product is moving toward a public debut.

No official launch date is provided in the listing, but the global presence and detailed specifications imply the rollout could occur soon.