Compact Android gaming tablets are becoming a more defined category, and iQOO is preparing another entry aimed at that space. An iQOO product manager has confirmed an 8.8-inch model built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, pairing the flagship-class processor with the company’s Q3 eSports chip for gaming-focused optimizations.
The company characterizes the device as a “Pro”-level tablet, although its commercial name has not been revealed. The 8.8-inch format could put high-end mobile gaming hardware into a size that is more portable than conventional 11-inch or 13-inch tablets while offering more screen room than a phone.
- 8.8-inch display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
- Q3 eSports chip for gaming-oriented optimizations
A likely Legion Tab competitor
The confirmed processor and display size place the upcoming iQOO model close to Lenovo’s Legion Tab (2026), which also uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and an 8.8-inch panel. Lenovo’s tablet has a display refresh rate of up to 165Hz and a 9,000mAh battery, but iQOO has not yet disclosed corresponding display or battery details for its device.
iQOO appears to be building a two-tier compact gaming lineup. Its Pad Ultra is scheduled to launch with the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and active cooling, while the newly confirmed tablet uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Whether the lower-positioned model also has a fan or another active cooling system remains unknown.
Pricing and launch timing remain open
Leaker Digital Chat Station has suggested that the two iQOO tablets will be priced differently in line with their performance gap, but iQOO has not confirmed pricing or its intended market position. The company is scheduled to introduce the Pad Ultra and iQOO 16 in China on September 29, 2026; it is not yet clear whether this second tablet will receive a full debut at that event or arrive separately.
For now, the device looks designed for players who want flagship-grade Android performance in an easier-to-carry tablet. Its final appeal will depend on the cooling approach, display specifications, battery capacity, price, and whether iQOO plans to offer it in the United States.
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