# Shoulder Button-Equipped Gaming Phones Xiaomi Created to Versions of the Black Shark 3 Pro By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-03-04 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-3-pro References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/03/xiaomi-black-shark-3-pro-gaming-phone/) & [store.blackshark](http://store.blackshark.com/v/detail.html?skusn=K20030363093_1) [Xiaomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-k50) created the next device in its 'Black Shark' line of products, named the 'Black Shark 3 Pro.' The Black Shark 3 Pro has a number of new features, most notably [pop-up shoulder buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-gt-30), which have the ability to withstand over one million individual clicks. The buttons can be easily lifted up to play a game, and then retracted when the user is done with their game. The buttons are 21-millimeters wide and can be raised to a height of 1.5-millimeters. Xiaomi produced two different versions of the device, the firsts has 8GB of RAM and costs $675, and the second has 12 GB of RAM and costs $718. Both models are equipped with 256 GB of storage space and 5G capabilities. Image Credit: Xiaomi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop-up Shoulder Buttons:** The development of pop-up shoulder buttons for gaming phones presents an opportunity for gaming device manufacturers to enhance user experience and provide more immersive gameplay. - **High-durability Click Mechanisms:** The incorporation of click mechanisms that can withstand over one million individual clicks opens up possibilities for device manufacturers to create more robust and long-lasting products. - **Compact and Versatile Design:** The compact and versatile design of the Black Shark 3 Pro gaming phone offers an innovative solution for gamers who seek portability without compromising on gaming experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Devices:** The introduction of shoulder button-equipped gaming phones creates a potential market for manufacturers to cater to the growing demand for immersive mobile gaming experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating high-durability click mechanisms in consumer electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, presents an opportunity for manufacturers to differentiate their products and attract consumers looking for long-lasting devices. - **Mobile Technology:** The compact and versatile design of the Black Shark 3 Pro gaming phone demonstrates the potential for mobile technology companies to explore innovative solutions that combine functionality, portability, and enhanced user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Gravity Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-5-pro.md) - [Mappable Button-Equipped Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-k50.md) - [Holographic 5G Gamer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-black-shark-4.md) - [Hyper-Responsive Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperresponsive-gaming-smartphone.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-9s-pro.md) - [Fan-Equipped Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-7s-pro.md) - [Gaming-Ready Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-nubia-red-magic-8-pro.md) - [Custom-Built OS Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-10s-pro.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-magic-8-pro.md)