New Redmi gaming tablet with flagship Snapdragon 8 series chip is reportedly on the way

Lenovo has recently refreshed the Lenovo Y700 tablet, and the 2024 model is a direct competitor to the RedMagic Nova. However, the former stands as a better pick for gamers who prefer a small-sized pad, but as prominent leaker Digital Chat Station reports, Lenovo's gaming tablet will see a new competitor soon.

Digital Chat Station hasn't revealed the name of the brand, but it's speculated to be a Redmi gaming tablet. The leaker says that this new small-sized offering will come with a flagship Snapdragon 8 series chip, and this SoC is said to make the tab offer better performance than the "large tablet."

Here, by "large tablet," Digital Chat Station is likely referring to the recently launched Redmi Pad Pro, which was later rebranded to the Poco Pad. This tablet packs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, a less capable SoC when compared to the current-gen Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Speaking of which, Digital Chat Station hasn't specified the name of the SoC either. However, it's expected to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a much better performer than the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (8 Gen 3-powered OnePlus Pad 2 curr. $499.99 on Amazon). The leaker didn't share the size of the gaming tablet as well, but it could be similar to the 2024 Lenovo Legion Y700, which features an 8.8-inch display.

To compare, the Redmi Pad Pro or the Poco Pad has a 12.1-inch IPS screen. Other details of the gaming tablet are still under wraps, but more leaks could follow soon.