Highlights

• iQOO is developing a flagship-level compact gaming tablet expected to launch in the second half of the year.
• The tablet will likely feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400 chip.
• Reports reveal how Chinese brands are now focusing on the compact tablet segment.

While the iQOO Pad 3 Pro with its larger 12.95-inch screen has already cleared China’s 3C certification, iQOO is working on a new device with a different approach. Reports suggest iQOO is developing a smaller tablet with a display in the 8-inch range. Here’s what we know.

iQOO Compact Tablet

Caption – Tipster Smart Pikachu posted on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

According to Weibo tipster Smart Pikachu, iQOO is rumoured to be developing a compact, flagship-level Android tablet aimed squarely at competing with the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4. It will likely be even more compact than the Legion Y700 Gen 4’s 8.8-inch screen and is expected to launch in the second half of the year.

Compact Android tablets aren’t dominating the market right now. In fact, the iPad mini alone is said to sell as many units as all compact Android tablets combined. But that could soon change.

Tipster Digital Chat Station in one of their recent posts revealed that several Chinese brands are turning their attention to the compact tablet space.

Caption – Tipster Digital Chat Station’s post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

These new tablets including the one from iQOO are expected to be designed with performance in mind, especially gaming. Despite their small size (between 8 and 9 inches), these tablets will be thin, light and powerful.

Details on the compact iQOO tablet are still limited, but it’s expected to be powered by a flagship-level chip like the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400, to keep up with its gaming-first approach.

For context, Lenovo’s Legion Y700 Gen 4 comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a large 12,000mm² cooling system for better sustained performance. It packs a 7,600mAh battery with 68W fast charging and comes in two memory/storage options, which includes 12GB + 256GB or 16GB + 512GB.

Caption – Legion Y700 Gen 4. (Image credit – Gizmochina)

The Legion Y700 Gen 4 also features a high-end 165Hz display with a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 600 nits of brightness and a sharp 3040 x 1904 resolution, giving it a pixel density of 408 PPI.

iQOO’s upcoming tablet will likely follow a similar formula, aiming to offer top-tier gaming performance in a compact and portable form.

FAQs

Q1. What is iQOO developing to compete with the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4?

Answer. iQOO is working on a flagship-level compact gaming tablet, likely even smaller than the Legion Y700 Gen 4’s 8.8-inch screen, and expected to launch in the second half of the year.

Q2. What processor might the iQOO compact gaming tablet use?

Answer. The tablet is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400 chip, focusing on high performance and gaming capabilities.

Q3. How will the tablet fit into the current market trend for compact Android devices?

Answer. With Chinese brands turning their attention to compact gaming tablets, this device aims to deliver top-tier gaming performance in a lightweight and portable form.

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