The Black Shark Gaming Tablet was officially launched by Xiaomi on the global market, aimed especially at gamers looking for high performance in a compact format. The device combines a high refresh rate screen with powerful hardware and an efficient cooling system, allowing for prolonged sessions without excessive overheating. The sale takes place exclusively through the brand’s official store on AliExpress, with shipping to several countries and a price set at US$670.97.
The model only has one configuration available, eliminating options for RAM or storage. The construction uses aerospace aluminum, which guarantees structural rigidity and good natural thermal dissipation. The weight of 332 grams and the thickness of 7.7 mm make it easy to hold in your hands for a long time.
- 8.8-inch screen with 2.5K resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels)
- 144 Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness
- Color calibration with ΔE < 1 and DCI-P3 support
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor with up to 3.0 GHz CPU
- 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB of UFS 4.0 storage expandable via microSD up to 2 TB
Focus on performance for intense games
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset delivers scores above 1.9 million on AnTuTu, ensuring smooth execution of AAA titles at high settings. The 40 TOPS NPU helps with artificial intelligence features applied to gaming and performance optimization.
The Android 16 system comes standard, bringing the latest security updates and an interface optimized for multitasking on smaller screens.
Advanced cooling maintains thermal stability
The cooling area totals 25,176 mm², combining a vapor chamber with multiple layers of graphene and an internal metal structure. Essa solution prevents throttling in long sessions of demanding games like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile.
Users can attach an optional external magnetic cooler to reinforce temperature control during competitions or marathons.
Battery and audio designed for immersion
The 7,300 mAh capacity provides up to 5.6 hours of continuous gaming on medium to high settings. Para mixed use, autonomy reaches 10.3 hours of web browsing and 7 hours of video.
Dual symmetrical speakers with K9 amplifier deliver powerful, balanced stereo sound. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.4 and DisplayPort output with 4K resolution support.
Cameras and current availability
The 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera handle video calls and casual recordings, without focusing on advanced photography. The launch took place in February 2026, with stock already available on the AliExpress platform including taxes and international shipping.
The Black Shark gaming tablet reinforces Xiaomi’s strategy of expanding the Black Shark line beyond smartphones, meeting the growing demand for devices dedicated to mobile gaming.