The gaming tablet arena is heating up, and OnePlus is poised to shake the market with its first-ever dedicated gaming device. According to exclusive leaks obtained by GSMGoTech, the Shenzhen-based manufacturer is finalizing a compact, high-performance tablet designed to rival Apple’s iPad mini and Redmi’s upcoming K Pad.
The Leak: What We Know
A now-viral Weibo post from trusted tipster Digital Chat Station offers our first glimpse at the device. Codenamed "Ares," the tablet features an 8.3-inch 144Hz LCD display—smaller than most gaming slates but optimized for portability and frame-rate-heavy titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. Under the hood, it reportedly packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and a massive 9,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging.
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Leaked render via Weibo (click image to view source)
Industry insiders suggest OnePlus aims to leverage its OxygenOS expertise for a "gaming mode" that minimizes input lag and maximizes thermal control. The tablet’s design, visible in the leak, shows angular edges, quad speakers, and magnetic pins for detachable controllers—a direct nod to the Nintendo Switch.
Strategic Timing
OnePlus isn’t entering this space alone. As GSMGoTech exclusively reported, the brand plans to position the tablet as a premium-yet-affordable alternative to gaming handhelds like the ROG Ally, targeting a sub-$500 price point. This pits it squarely against Xiaomi’s Redmi, which is preparing its own 8-inch contender, the Redmi K Pad, rumored to debut later this summer (full leak here).
Why It Matters
Gaming tablets have surged in popularity since 2023, but most devices skew toward larger screens. OnePlus’ compact approach could fill a gap for mobile gamers seeking power without bulk. If the leaked specs hold, the "Ares" might outperform even the iPad mini in raw GPU benchmarks.
What’s Next?
An official announcement is expected at OnePlus’ September launch event. Pricing remains unconfirmed, but tipsters hint at $449 for the base model. With Redmi hot on its heels, the battle for pocket-sized gaming supremacy just got interesting.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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