iQOO Is Developing A Compact 8.35-Inch Gaming Tablet, Key Specs Leaked

Highlights

• iQOO is developing an 8.35-inch gaming tablet with a 3K+ LCD display and ultra-high refresh rate, tailored for fast-paced gameplay.
• It will be built on an N-1 platform and may feature either the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400+.
• The tablet reportedly aims to debut in the second half of 2025, possibly alongside the iQOO 15 series.

Caption – iQOO Pad 2 image only for representation. (Image credit – iQOO)

iQOO appears to be gearing up for the launch of a new compact gaming tablet, and some early details have just surfaced online. First hinted at in a May leak, this upcoming tablet is now back in the spotlight thanks to new information shared by well-known tipster Digital Chat Station.

Caption – DCS’s post on the iQOO compact gaming tablet. (Screenshot via Gizmochina)

iQOO Compact Tablet – What We Know So Far?

According to the leak, iQOO’s new tablet is being designed for high-performance gaming and will feature an 8.35-inch custom LCD display. The screen is said to support 3K+ resolution and an ultra-high refresh rate, which should make it a great option for smooth, fast-paced gameplay.

The device is reportedly based on an N-1 platform, which suggests it’s being built around a previous-generation chipset, but is still capable of delivering top-tier performance.

Weibo tipster Smart Pikachu at the beginning of last month claimed that the brand is working on a compact tablet to be launched in the second half of the year. If this is true, it seems unlikely that the device will use the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or Dimensity 9500 chipsets, which are scheduled to debut in September.

Caption – Weibo tipster Smart Pikachu’s post. (Screenshot via Gizmochina)

Instead, the prototype is said to be testing either the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400+, both powerful processors that hint at flagship-level performance. iQOO is aiming to position this tablet as a lightweight gaming powerhouse, although the final hardware is still being worked out.

Entry Into Gaming Tablet Segment

Reports also suggest that this device is expected to compete with other compact gaming tablets in China. These include some of the famous names like Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4), Red Magic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro and the upcoming Redmi K Pad.

Notably, the Redmi K Pad also uses the Dimensity 9400+, while Lenovo and Red Magic use the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Meanwhile, iQOO is also rumoured to launch the iQOO 15 and 15 Pro in September or October. As of now, no reports confirm if the gaming tablet will be unveiled alongside those phones or make its debut earlier.

FAQs

Q1. What is iQOO developing in the gaming tablet segment?

Answer. iQOO is working on a compact 8.35-inch gaming tablet with a 3K+ LCD display and an ultra-high refresh rate, designed specifically for fast-paced gaming.

Q2. What processor is expected in the iQOO compact gaming tablet?

Answer. The tablet is reportedly built on an N-1 platform and is currently testing either the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400+, both offering flagship-level performance.

Q3. When is the iQOO gaming tablet expected to launch and who are its rivals?

Answer. The device is expected to launch in the second half of 2025 and will compete with tablets like the Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4), Red Magic 3 Pro, and the Redmi K Pad.

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