小尺寸平板市场热度回升，游戏红利能吃多久？

Group 1 - The small-sized tablet market is experiencing a resurgence, with Apple restarting its iPad Mini product line in October 2024 after a three-year hiatus, while Huawei and Xiaomi have also launched new products in this category [1] - According to Qunzhi Consulting, global shipments of high-performance small-sized tablets are expected to reach 4.6 million units by 2025, representing a 45% year-on-year growth, although this remains a small portion of the overall tablet market [1] - Apple continues to dominate the small-sized tablet market, with North America accounting for 60% of global shipments in 2024, primarily driven by the iPad Mini [1] Group 2 - Mobile gaming is identified as a significant factor driving demand for small-sized tablets, as screens around 8 inches are more conducive to gaming than smartphones, offering better heat dissipation and battery life [1] - There is some controversy regarding the "portable revolution" of small-sized tablets, as users have noted that devices with 8.8 inches are often not pocketable, suggesting that marketing claims may not align with practical usage [1] - The development of small-sized tablets faces uncertainty due to competition from foldable smartphones and traditional smartphones, which may impact the high-end small-sized tablet market [2]