# Detachable Controller Smartphones The Black Shark Helo is Purpose-Built for Mobile Gaming By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-helo References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/23/xiaomi-black-shark-helo-gaming-smartphone/#/) & [gsmarena](https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_black_shark_helo_debuts_with_10gb_of_ram_and_amoled_screen-news-33874.php) Razer and [Asus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-smartphones) have already pushed into the mobile gaming market with new smartphones, but the [Xiaomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-black-shark-4) Black Shark Help is a gaming phone that features a [removable controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x5-alteron). Designed by Black Shark, with funding and expertise from Xiaomi, this new mobile device was built with gaming in mind. Armed with a Snapdragon 845 and a 4,000mAh battery, this phone manages to pack impressive performance in a relatively compact package. Bundled with the protection case is the Black Shark Help controller. Bluetooth enabled and resting on the phone's top side, this controller allows for precise thumb movement and also provides left shoulder trigger buttons. The use of the controller also allows for more viewing space as there are no hands obscuring the screen. Image Credit: Xiaomi/Black Shark ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Detachable Controller Smartphones:** Opportunity to innovate with detachable controllers for gaming phones. - **Mobile Gaming Devices:** Innovation opportunity in designing mobile devices specifically for gaming. - **Bluetooth Controllers:** Opportunity to create highly innovative and technologically advanced Bluetooth controllers for gaming phones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Devices:** Opportunity for mobile device manufacturers to create gaming phones with innovative detachable controllers. - **Gaming Technology:** Innovation opportunity in designing gaming technology for mobile devices such as detachable controllers. - **Wireless Technology:** Opportunity to innovate and enhance wireless technology such as Bluetooth for gaming controllers on mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holographic 5G Gamer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-black-shark-4.md) - [Zero-Latency Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-split-type-gaming-triggers.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-m4-snapon.md) - [Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-s9.md) - [eSports-Grade Mobile Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-x4-aileron.md) - [Shoulder Button-Equipped Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-8-pro.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-9s-pro.md) - [Heat-Resistant Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-smartphones.md) - [Mechanical Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-tessen.md)