Honor has announced the WIN Tablet in China, a compact gaming slate that it describes as the first tablet with a built-in cooling fan. It was unveiled on October 21 alongside the WIN 2 gaming phones and starts at CNY 4,499 for the base 12GB and 256GB model (9to5Google, Gizmochina).
The fan is the headline
The fan sits in the rear camera island and spins at up to 15,000rpm. Honor says it lowers temperatures by up to 8°C, letting the tablet hold high performance for longer in games than passively cooled rivals (ProPakistani). That is Honor's claim; no independent testing has been published yet.
Specifications
| Honor WIN Tablet | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.4-inch OLED, 2304 x 1440, 240Hz, up to 6,000 nits peak |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory / storage | 12GB + 256GB or 16GB + 512GB, UFS 4.1, no card slot |
| Cooling | Built-in fan, up to 15,000rpm |
| Battery / charging | 10,000mAh, 66W wired, 27W reverse wired |
| Software | MagicOS 11, Android 17 |
| Cameras | 13MP rear, 8MP front |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2; no cellular or NFC |
| Build | 6.1mm, 315g, Black and Silver |
Full specifications are listed on GSMArena.
Price and sale date in China
| Variant | List price | Early-bird price |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | CNY 4,499 | CNY 4,199 |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 5,499 | CNY 5,199 |
Pre-orders are open in China, and some reports quote lower prices again with China's national subsidy. Sales start on October 31 according to most reports, with one outlet giving November 1. Dollar and euro conversions vary between outlets, so we use only the yuan prices; CNY 4,499 is roughly Rs 53,000 at current exchange rates, before any import costs.
No global launch, and nothing for India yet
Honor has said there is no global release planned for the tablet, though it has not ruled out specific regions later. Honor's phones are sold in India through a licensing partner, but no Indian launch of the WIN Tablet has been announced, and Indian gamers should not expect one on current information. The closest options here are compact Android gaming tablets such as Lenovo's Legion Tab line.
Why it matters
Gaming tablets with big batteries and high refresh rates are common, but active cooling in a 6.1mm tablet is rare. If the fan keeps the chip from throttling without adding noise, it could become a template for rivals. If it proves loud or fragile, it will remain a niche feature.
What to watch next
Independent reviews of fan noise, sustained frame rates and battery life, and any change to Honor's position on a global launch.
