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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo announced: what you need to know
The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo gaming smartphone was just announced by Xiaomi, bringing key improvements over the original Black Shark and more.
Whether you consider them to be a fad or think they're here to stay, one thing is pretty clear: gaming phones are a thing, and Android OEMs are taking them seriously. They're definitely not a new concept: the Xperia Play launched in 2011 and was the first gaming-oriented smartphone to launch into the mainstream. But those were different times. Modern smartphones are a lot more capable than before and are able to run heavier, more demanding games. Mobile GPUs are getting better, and may soon even start rivaling desktop-grade ones. So it makes sense for gaming smartphones to exist: spec-packed, feature-rich smartphones catered to gamers.