Upcoming Handhelds 2026: Release Dates and Prices

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026 · 48 devices

Here's what's coming in handhelds this year, retro and PC, with the price, chip and release date as they firm up.

Handhelds released in 2025 →Handhelds before 2025 →

Retro handhelds

Emulation handhelds running Android, Linux or their own OS, plus FPGA devices.

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Compare	Retroid Pocket DuoRetroidAndroid 16 · Dragonwing Q-7790 · 5.5in + 4.5in AMOLED	Android 16	Dragonwing Q-7790	5.5in + 4.5in AMOLED	$269	Oct 21	Pre-order ↗
Pre-order ↗ Retroid's first dual-screen handheld, pairing a 16:9 main OLED with a 4:3 secondary OLED. Configurations 8GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 2.1$269 Image: Retroid Specs Price $269 ($249 preorder code) Chip Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 OS Android 16 Screen 5.5in AMOLED, 1920x1080, 16:9, 120Hz Battery 6000 mAh Weight 350 g Controls Hall sticks; analog L2/R2 (per maker); stacked shoulders Ports USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD (TF) card slot Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 Video out Yes, DisplayPort 4K 60Hz via USB-C (per Retro Dodo; not listed on maker page) Timeline Sep 7, 2026Announced Sep 11, 2026Pre-orders open Oct 21, 2026Shipping Sources Ixbt(press) · Retroid(maker) · Notebookcheck(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Com(press) · Steamdeckhq(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Shopify(press)
Compare	Evercade NexusBlaze EntertainmentEvercade OS · Quad-core 1.5GHz · 5.89in IPS	Evercade OS	Quad-core 1.5GHz	5.89in IPS	$199.99	Oct 30	Pre-order at Best Buy ↗
Pre-order at Best Buy ↗ Plays all existing Evercade cartridges and adds dual analogue sticks, a 5.89-inch screen and EverSync two-player sharing. Configurations 512MB DDR$199.99Standard Nexus with Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack cartridge 512MB DDR$229.99Nexus 64 Edition Image: Blaze Entertainment Specs Runs Evercade OS (cartridges) Chip Quad-core 1.5GHz (model not named) Screen 5.89in IPS, 500+ nits, 840x512 Battery 5000 mAh Weight 410 g Controls Dual analogue sticks, D-pad, face buttons, rear bumper and trigger buttons, textured rear grip, TATE mode, turbo fire Ports Evercade cartridge slot, USB-C (charging, 5V 2A), 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz) for updates and EverSync local multiplayer; wireless headphone support (Bluetooth not named) Video out No (maker states no TV, HDMI or streaming output) Timeline Mar 31, 2026Announced Apr 1, 2026Pre-orders open Oct 30, 2026Shipping Sources Time Extension(press) · VGC(press) · Blaze Entertainment(maker) · Retro Dodo(press)
Compare	KONKR Pocket BlockAYANEOAndroid 12 · Helio G85 · 3.33in LCD	Android 12	Helio G85	3.33in LCD	$79 to $99	Late October	Pre-order ↗
Pre-order ↗ Vertical Game Boy-style Android handheld that AYANEO markets as an AI handheld, with AI features not yet demonstrated. My coverage KONKR Pocket Block: AYANEO’s $79 Vertical Android Handheld Configurations 2GB LPDDR4X / 32GB$79Early bird ($89 regular); Original Grey only, buyable on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-26 3GB LPDDR4X / 64GB$99Early bird ($109 regular); Original Grey, Atoms White and Cube Purple buyable on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-26 Image: AYANEO Specs Price $79 to $99 (early bird; $89 to $109 regular) Chip MediaTek Helio G85 OS Android 12 (version per press; AYANEO describes Android with its custom UI) Screen 3.33in LCD touchscreen, 960x720, 4:3 Battery 3500 mAh Weight 165 g Controls No analog sticks; D-pad top left, digital triggers, shelf-style shoulder buttons; no fan (heat spreader) Ports 1 x full-function USB 2.0 Type-C (data, PD fast charging), microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 (per Retro Handhelds) Video out No video output listed Timeline May 21, 2026Announced Sep 28, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Ixbt(press) · Engadget(press) · Time Extension(press) · AYANEO(maker) · AYANEO(store) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retro Dodo(press)
Compare	Odin 3 PortalAYNAndroid · Dragonwing Q8 · 7in OLED	Android	Dragonwing Q8	7in OLED	$399 to $669	Early November	Pre-order ↗
Pre-order ↗ 7-inch 120Hz OLED Android handheld on the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 with a 9000mAh battery and active cooling. My coverage AYN Confirms the Odin 3 Portal, Promising “Flagship Power” Configurations 12GB / 128GB UFS 3.1$399Base; $419 list. Black only; buyable (backorder) on ayntec.com 2026-10-24 12GB / 256GB UFS 3.1$479Pro; $499 list. Black, White, Cold Grey buyable on ayntec.com 2026-10-24 16GB / 512GB UFS 3.1$549Max; $579 list. Black, White, Cold Grey buyable on ayntec.com 2026-10-24 16GB / 1TB UFS 3.1$669Max 1TB; $699 list. Black, White, Cold Grey buyable on ayntec.com 2026-10-24 Image: AYN Specs Price $399 to $669 (pre-order price; $419 to $699 list) Chip Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 OS Android 15 Screen 7in OLED touchscreen, 1080x1920, 120Hz, 155% sRGB Battery 9000 mAh, 60W charging Weight 450 g Controls Hall sticks (maker); Hall effect triggers and stacked shoulders (Retro Handhelds); D-pad bottom left; active cooling Ports USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, TF (microSD) card slot Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 Video out DisplayPort 4Kp60 Alt Mode over USB-C (maker spec image) Timeline Oct 13, 2026Announced Oct 21, 2026price announced: pre-orders Oct 22, 9:30 pm ET; ships early November Oct 22, 2026Pre-orders open Early November 2026Shipping Sources Retro Handhelds(press) · Time Extension(press) · VideoCardz(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · AYN(maker) · Vgtimes(press)
Compare	Retroid Pocket Duo Lite PlusRetroidAndroid · Dragonwing Q-7790 · 5.5in + 4.2in LCD	Android	Dragonwing Q-7790	5.5in + 4.2in LCD	$219	November	Pre-order ↗
Pre-order ↗ Keeps the Duo Lite body and screens but uses the standard Duo's Q-7790 chip and memory. Configurations 8GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 2.1$219 Image: Retroid Specs Price $219 ($199 early bird) Chip Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 OS Android 16 Screen TFT, 1920x1080, 16:9, 60Hz Battery 6000 mAh Weight 372 g Controls Hall sticks; digital L2/R2; in-line shoulders Ports USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD (TF) card slot Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 Video out Yes, DisplayPort up to 4K 60Hz (per DLCompare; not listed on maker page) Timeline September 2026Pre-orders open Sep 19, 2026Announced November 2026Shipping Sources Engadget(press) · Tech-insider(press) · Retroid(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Time Extension(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Dlcompare(press) · Shopify(press)
Compare	RG DDSAnbernicAndroid 16 · Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 · 4.7in + 4.0in IPS	Android 16	Snapdragon G2 Gen 2	4.7in + 4.0in IPS	$284.99 to $349.99	Dec 10	Pre-order ↗
Pre-order ↗ 3DS-inspired clamshell with a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 and screens sized for 3x integer 3DS scaling, on pre-order from $284.99. My coverage Anbernic RG DDS Price Is Official: From $284.99 on Pre-Order, Shipping December 10 Configurations 8GB / 128GB$284.99Pre-order price ($299.99 list). China warehouse buyable in all colours on anbernic.com 2026-10-20; US-warehouse options not available 12GB / 256GB$349.99Pre-order price ($364.99 list). China warehouse buyable in all colours on anbernic.com 2026-10-20; US-warehouse options not available Image: Anbernic Specs Price $284.99 to $349.99 (pre-order price; $299.99 to $364.99 list) Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 OS Android 16 Screen Top 4.7in IPS 1200x720 (5:3, 500 nits); bottom 4.0in IPS 960x720 (4:3, 500 nits); refresh rate not listed Battery 6000 mAh, 27W charging Weight 434 g Controls Dual analog sticks (maker: capacitive joysticks), D-pad, ABXY, customisable AI button, 6-axis gyroscope, linear motor, built-in retractable stylus Ports USB-C (1080p DisplayPort out), 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD (up to 2TB) Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Video out USB-C DisplayPort, 1080p Timeline Oct 9, 2026Announced Oct 16, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Anbernic(store) · Anbernic(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Ixbt(press) · Time Extension(press) · Yankodesign(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	THEC64 HandheldRetro Games LtdCustom · Quad-core 1.2GHz · 4.3in IPS	Custom	Quad-core 1.2GHz	4.3in IPS	$129.99	Apr 22, 2027Delayed	Pre-order at Amazon ↗
Pre-order at Amazon ↗ Clamshell handheld emulating C64, C64C, C64SX and PET64 formats, with microSD loading and a USB-A keyboard port. Configurations 256MB DDR$129.99Standard 256MB DDR$149.99Collector's Edition Image: Retro Games Ltd Specs Runs Custom, 25 built-in games Chip Quad-core 1.2GHz (model not named) Screen 4.3in IPS, 840x480 Battery 2000 mAh Weight 235 g Controls D-pad, four face buttons, four mappable function keys, menu/start/select keys, power switch, volume button; tactile plastic menu/start/select keys; rear USB-A for keyboard or joystick Ports USB-C (charging, 5V 1A minimum), rear USB-A (external keyboard or joystick), microSD slot (extra games), 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless None listed (maker's connectivity line is the 3.5mm headphone jack only) Video out No video output listed (USB-C is for charging; maker lists no TV or display output) Timeline Apr 30, 2026Announced Apr 30, 2026Pre-orders open Sep 29, 2026Delayed Sources Time Extension(press) · VGC(press) · Retro Games Ltd(maker) · Funkykit(press) · Retro Dodo(press)
Compare	The Spectrum HandheldRetro Games LtdCustom · Quad-core 1.2GHz · 4.3in IPS	Custom	Quad-core 1.2GHz	4.3in IPS	$129.99	Apr 22, 2027Delayed	Pre-order at Amazon ↗
Pre-order at Amazon ↗ Clamshell handheld covering Spectrum 16K through +3e models, with CPU under- and overclocking support. Configurations 256MB DDR$129.99Standard 256MB DDR$149.99Collector's Edition Image: Retro Games Ltd Specs Runs Custom, 25 built-in games Chip Quad-core 1.2GHz (model not named) Screen 4.3in IPS, 840x480 Battery 2000 mAh Weight 235 g Controls D-pad, four face buttons, four mappable function keys, menu/start/select keys, power switch, volume button; rubber menu/start/select keys in the style of the original; rear USB-A for keyboard or joystick Ports USB-C (charging, 5V 1A minimum), rear USB-A (external keyboard or joystick), microSD slot (extra games), 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless None listed (maker's connectivity line is the 3.5mm headphone jack only) Video out No video output listed (USB-C is for charging; maker lists no TV or display output) Timeline Apr 30, 2026Announced Apr 30, 2026Pre-orders open Sep 29, 2026Delayed Sources Time Extension(press) · VGC(press) · Retro Games Ltd(maker) · Funkykit(press) · Retro Dodo(press)
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Compare	Brick Hammer Pro UTrimUIAndroid · Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 · 3.95in IPS	Android	Snapdragon G2 Gen 2	3.95in IPS	$293.99 to $349.99	TBADelayed	Pre-order ↗
Pre-order ↗ Android Brick with a Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 and metal body; TrimUI raised its price during pre-orders. Configurations 6GB LPDDR4 / 128GB eMMC$293.99 6GB LPDDR4 / 128GB eMMC + 64GB card$304.99+64GB card 6GB LPDDR4 / 128GB eMMC + 128GB card$329.99+128GB card 6GB LPDDR4 / 128GB eMMC + 256GB card$349.99+256GB card Image: TrimUI Specs OS Android 15 Screen IPS, fully laminated, 1024x768, 4:3, 60Hz Battery 5000 mAh Weight 282 g Controls Dual Hall Effect joysticks (JF15) with L3/R3, 16 buttons incl. L1/R1/L2/R2, FN lock switch, 6-axis gyroscope, rumble motor; CNC aluminium body Ports Bottom USB-C (USB 3.0, charging + DP Alt Mode video output), microSD (TF) slot up to 1TB, bottom 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 + EDR 2.1 Video out Yes, USB Type-C (USB 3.0) DP Alt Mode up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz Timeline June 2026Price change Jun 11, 2026Announced Jun 25, 2026Pre-orders open October 2026Delayed Sources Android Authority(press) · Heldgames(press) · TrimUI(store) · Steamdeckhq(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Compare	Mini DreamMagicXAndroid · Dimensity 7300 · 3.3in OLED	Android	Dimensity 7300	3.3in OLED	$80 to $180	TBA	-
Four-model lineup sharing a 3.3-inch 1024x768 OLED, with Android models actively cooled and Linux models passive. Configurations 6GB / 128GB$179 Standard$80Mini Dream LL StandardTBAMini Dream AL StandardTBAMini Dream LP Image: MagicX via Retro Handhelds Specs Chip MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (AP model) OS Android (AL/AP variants) or Linux (LL/LP variants); versions not stated Screen OLED, 1024x768 Battery 3500 mAh Weight 185 g Controls Dual analog sticks with RGB lighting, D-pad, Switch-style face button layout, shoulder and function buttons on Japanese silent dome switches; 22.5mm D-pad, 7.9mm face buttons Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 (stated for AP) Timeline Jul 23, 2026Announced Sources Retro Handhelds(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · The Gadgeteer(press)
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Compare	Chromatic (transparent)ModRetroFPGA · Gowin GW5A-25 FPGA · 2.56in IPS	FPGA	Gowin GW5A-25 FPGA	2.56in IPS	$149.99 with Tetris cart	October	Order ↗
Order ↗ Transparent editions keep the same internals as the magnesium model but use a moddable ABS shell at $149.99. My coverage ModRetro’s Transparent Chromatic Is Here, and Mine Is Red Configurations Standard$149.99Chromatic Transparent + Tetris bundle Standard$199.99Chromatic + Tetris bundle Standard$299.99Chromatic + Tetris bundle Image: ModRetro Specs Runs FPGA (Game Boy / Color) Screen IPS backlit LCD, 160x144 Battery 3 x AA batteries (included); optional ModRetro Rechargeable Power Core, charged in the console via USB-C (capacity not stated) Weight 176 g Controls D-pad and PBT buttons, volume wheel, menu button, on/off switch; plays Game Boy, Game Boy Color and ModRetro cartridges Ports Game Boy/Game Boy Color cartridge slot, USB-C (lagless video out to PC/Mac/Oculus Quest, passthrough power, charges the Power Core), 3.5mm headphone output, Game Boy-compatible link cable port, IR link Wireless No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth listed; backwards-compatible IR link Video out Yes, USB-C lagless video out to PC, Mac or Oculus Quest for streaming/recording (no direct TV output stated) Timeline Jun 3, 2024Announced Jun 3, 2024Pre-orders open Oct 8, 2026Price change Sources Gamesbeat(press) · Techradar(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · ModRetro(maker) · ModRetro(store) · Gamingtrend(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Time Extension(press) · Retro Dodo(press)
Compare	RG 35AnbernicLinux · Rockchip RK3326 · 3.5in IPS	Linux	Rockchip RK3326	3.5in IPS	$37.99	September	Order ↗
Order ↗ Budget vertical RK3326 Linux handheld with no built-in wireless, reportedly a rebranded BatleXP G350. Configurations 1GB / 32GB (Notebookcheck says supplied on a microSD card)$37.99Single configuration. Gray, Transparent Black, Transparent Pink. Transparent Black sold out from the US warehouse on anbernic.com 2026-10-20 (Gray and Transparent Pink buyable); EU warehouse sold out; China warehouse all buyable Image: Anbernic Specs OS Linux 64-bit Screen IPS, OCA full lamination, 640x480, 4:3 Battery 3200 mAh Weight 191 g Controls Dual analog joysticks (Retro Dodo, Notebookcheck), stick type not stated; D-pad and face buttons; vibration motor Ports USB-C (labelled DC/OTG), 2x microSD (TF1/INT system, TF2/EXT), 3.5mm headphone Wireless None built in; maker says it supports an external Wi-Fi module Video out No video output listed (maker spec table and Retro Dodo review list only USB-C, 3.5mm jack and two TF slots) Timeline Sep 1, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Notebookcheck(press) · Ixbt(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Anbernic(store) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Compare	Retroid Pocket Duo LiteRetroidAndroid · Dragonwing QCS6125 · 5.5in + 4.2in LCD	Android	Dragonwing QCS6125	5.5in + 4.2in LCD	$149 to $169	Sep 17	Order ↗
Order ↗ Uses 60Hz TFT screens and the QCS6125, an IoT version of the Snapdragon 665. Configurations 4GB LPDDR4x / 64GB eMMC$149$135 with code DUOLITE during preorder 6GB LPDDR4x / 128GB eMMC$169$155 with code DUOLITE during preorder Image: Retroid Specs Chip Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6125 OS Android 15 Screen TFT, 1920x1080, 16:9, 60Hz Battery 6000 mAh Weight 372 g Controls Hall sticks; digital L2/R2; in-line shoulders Ports USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD (TF) card slot Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Video out None (maker states no video output) Timeline September 2026Announced Sep 11, 2026Pre-orders open Sep 17, 2026Shipping Sep 20, 2026Delayed Sources Notebookcheck(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retroid(maker) · Retro Dodo(press) · Time Extension(press) · Shopify(press)
Compare	RG DS PlusAnbernicLinux · Rockchip RK3568 · 4.3in IPS	Linux	Rockchip RK3568	4.3in IPS	$94.99	Sep 15	Order ↗
Order ↗ Linux successor to the RG DS with larger 4.3-inch 1024x768 screens, one analog stick and a built-in stylus. Configurations 1GB / 16GB microSD (no internal eMMC)$94.99Sold out from the US warehouse in all colours (Metallic Blue, Matte Black, Coral Pink) on anbernic.com 2026-10-20; all colours buyable from the China warehouse; EU warehouse Coral Pink only 1GB / 16GB + 64GB microSD$109.99Was China-warehouse only on anbernic.com; not offered there on 2026-10-20 1GB / 16GB + 128GB microSD$124.99Was China-warehouse only on anbernic.com; not offered there on 2026-10-20 Image: Anbernic Specs OS Linux Screen IPS, OCA full lamination; lower screen multi-touch with stylus input, 1024x768, 4:3, 60Hz Battery 4000 mAh Weight 344 g Controls One left analog stick (maker comparison post), type not stated; digital triggers (Retro Handhelds); D-pad and face buttons; integrated capacitive stylus; microphone; vibration motor Ports 2x USB-C, 2x microSD (one for the OS, one for games), 3.5mm headphone Wireless Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Video out No video output listed (maker spec table names none; Retro Handhelds spec table ports: 3.5mm, microSD, USB-C) Timeline Sep 8, 2026Announced Sep 15, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Anbernic(maker) · Notebookcheck(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Gardinerbryant(press)
Compare	RG 55G1AnbernicAndroid 14 · Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 · 5.5in IPS	Android 14	Snapdragon G1 Gen 2	5.5in IPS	$139.99 to $164.99	Aug 31	Order ↗
Order ↗ Switch Lite-shaped Android 14 handheld and Anbernic's first on a Snapdragon chip; screen capped at 60Hz. Configurations 4GB / 64GB$139.99Sold out from the US warehouse in all colours (Black, Retro Gray, Indigo) on anbernic.com 2026-10-20; buyable from the China warehouse 8GB / 128GB$164.99Black, Retro Gray and Indigo buyable from the US and China warehouses on anbernic.com 2026-10-20 4GB or 8GB / 64GB/128GB + 128GB or 256GB microSDTBANot offered on anbernic.com 2026-10-20 (no-SD-card version only) Image: Anbernic Specs Price $139.99 to $164.99 (was $149.99 to $174.99) OS Android 14 Screen Incell IPS, OCA full lamination, multi-touch, 1920x1080, 16:9, 60Hz Battery 6000 mAh Weight 339 g Controls Large-angle 3D Hall joysticks with RGB lighting; Hall triggers (maker), described as full analog by Retro Handhelds; 6-axis gyroscope; fan and heat pipe active cooling Ports USB-C (charging, 18W), microSD, 3.5mm headphone Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Video out No wired output stated; maker lists wireless screen projection only Timeline Jun 23, 2026Announced Aug 31, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Engadget(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Anbernic(store) · DroiX(press) · Pocket Tactics(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Heldgames(press)
Compare	KONKR Pocket AdvanceAYANEOMy first look →Android · Helio G90T · 3.5in LCD	Android	Helio G90T	3.5in LCD	$109 to $129	August	Order ↗
Order ↗My first look → GBA-style horizontal Android handheld with a 3:2 screen that scales GBA games 4x; it has no analog sticks. Configurations 3GB LPDDR4X / 32GB eMMC 5.1$109 4GB LPDDR4X / 64GB eMMC 5.1$129Current shop.ayaneo.com price; launch pre-order price was $109 3GB / 32GB$109 4GB / 64GB$129 Image: AYANEO Specs Chip MediaTek Helio G90T OS Android 12 (version per press; AYANEO states Android with AYASpace, AYAHome, AYASetting) Screen LCD touchscreen, 960x640, 3:2, 60Hz Battery 4000 mAh Weight 224 g Controls No analog sticks (D-pad can be mapped to a left stick in software); D-pad, ABXY, L1/R1 bumpers, separate L2/R2, LC/RC buttons; active cooling Ports 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C (data, PD fast charging), microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Video out No video output listed (maker lists the USB 2.0 Type-C for data and PD charging only) Timeline Aug 5, 2026Pre-orders open Aug 7, 2026Announced Aug 10, 2026Price change September 2026Delayed Sources AYANEO(maker) · Time Extension(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · AYANEO(store) · Retro Handhelds(press) · DroiX(press)
Compare	Air YMangmiAndroid 14 · Snapdragon 662 · 4.2in IPS	Android 14	Snapdragon 662	4.2in IPS	$94.99	August	Order ↗
Order ↗ Budget vertical Android handheld with a 4.2-inch 4:3 screen and a Hall-effect stick. Configurations 3GB LPDDR4X / 32GB eMMC$94.99$89.99 early bird (first 72 hours) Image: Mangmi Specs Price $94.99 ($89.99 early bird) Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 OS Android 14 Screen 4.2in IPS touch, 1280x960, 4:3, 500 nits Battery 5000 mAh, 15W charging Weight 279 g Controls D-pad, face buttons, single Hall-effect analog stick, M button, volume dial and customisable button Ports USB Type-C, microSD (TF) slot, 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Video out No video output listed (Mangmi spec image: Type-C, TF card slot, 3.5mm jack; the Air Y Pro sheet has a video output row, the Air Y sheet does not) Timeline August 2026Shipping Aug 12, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Mangmi(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Ixbt(press) · Time Extension(press)
Compare	Air Y ProMangmiAndroid 13 · Snapdragon 865 · 4.2in IPS	Android 13	Snapdragon 865	4.2in IPS	$159.99 to $189.99	August	Order ↗
Order ↗ Snapdragon 865 version of the Mangmi Air Y vertical handheld, the same chip as the Mangmi Pocket Max. Configurations 4GB LPDDR4X / 64GB UFS 2.1$159.99$145.99 early bird (per Retro Handhelds) 8GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 3.1$189.99$175.99 early bird (per Retro Handhelds); Retro GB sold out on mangmi.com 2026-10-24, Black buyable Image: Mangmi Specs Price $159.99 to $189.99 ($145.99 to $175.99 early bird) Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 OS Android 13 Screen 4.2in IPS touch, 1280x960, 4:3, 500 nits Battery 5000 mAh, 18W charging Weight 286 g Controls D-pad, membrane face buttons, Hall-effect sticks with swappable caps, digital L1/R1 and L2/R2, clickable volume dial Ports USB-C, microSD slot, 3.5mm audio jack Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Video out USB Type-C (Mangmi spec image, 'Video output: USB Type-C'; protocol not stated) Timeline August 2026Shipping Aug 12, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Mangmi(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Ixbt(press)
Compare	RG SPAnbernicLinux · Allwinner H700 · 3.4in IPS	Linux	Allwinner H700	3.4in IPS	$64.99	Aug 5	Order ↗
Order ↗ GBA SP-style clamshell on the H700 that drops the analog sticks of the earlier RG 34XXSP. Configurations 1GB / 16GB microSD (no internal storage)$64.99Graphite sold out from the US warehouse on anbernic.com 2026-10-22 (Platinum, Pearl Blue, Pearl Pink buyable); EU warehouse sold out in all colours; China warehouse all buyable 1GB / 16GB + 64GB microSD$79.99Was US warehouse, Pearl Pink only, on anbernic.com (buyable 2026-10-20); not offered there on 2026-10-22 1GB / 16GB + 128GB microSD$94.99Was China-warehouse only on anbernic.com; not offered there on 2026-10-22 Image: Anbernic Specs OS Linux 64-bit Screen IPS, OCA full lamination, 720x480, 3:2, 60Hz Battery 3300 mAh Weight 168 g Controls D-pad and face buttons, no analog sticks; digital shoulder triggers (Retro Handhelds); vibration motor; Hall sensor lid sleep Ports USB-C (labelled USB/OTG), HD video port (labelled HD, mini HDMI shape), 2x microSD, 3.5mm headphone Wireless Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 4.2 Video out Maker lists 'HD connection to TV' without naming the port; reviewers list only USB-C, 3.5mm and microSD Timeline Jul 21, 2026Announced Aug 5, 2026Pre-orders open Aug 5, 2026Shipping Sources Engadget(press) · Time Extension(press) · Anbernic(store) · Anbernic(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Compare	Retroid Pocket NovaRetroidAndroid · QCS8550 · 4.5in AMOLED	Android	QCS8550	4.5in AMOLED	$239 to $274	Jul 28	Order ↗
Order ↗ A 4:3 handheld using the QCS8550, the IoT counterpart of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Configurations 8GB LPDDR5x / 128GB UFS 3.1$239GC 8GB LPDDR5x / 128GB UFS 3.1$244Crystal 12GB LPDDR5x / 128GB UFS 3.1$269GC 12GB LPDDR5x / 128GB UFS 3.1$274Crystal Image: Retroid Specs Chip Qualcomm QCS8550 OS Android 13 Screen AMOLED, 1280x960, 4:3, 120Hz Battery 5000 mAh Weight 255 g Controls 3D hall sticks; analog L2/R2; stacked shoulders Ports USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD (TF) card slot Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Yes (per Retro Handhelds; method not stated, not listed on maker page) Timeline June 2026Announced Jun 26, 2026Pre-orders open Jul 28, 2026Shipping Aug 6, 2026Price change Sources Time Extension(press) · Tech-insider(press) · Retroid(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Steamdeckhq(press) · Shopify(press)
Compare	Brick ProTrimUILinux · Allwinner A133P · 3.95in IPS	Linux	Allwinner A133P	3.95in IPS	$94.99 to $128.99	July	Order ↗
Order ↗ Linux handheld with the original Brick's A133p chip, a larger 3.95-inch screen and Hall effect sticks. Configurations 1GB LPDDR3 / 8GB eMMC$94.99 1GB LPDDR3 / 8GB eMMC + 64GB card$94.99+64GB card 1GB LPDDR3 / 8GB eMMC + 128GB card$109.99+128GB card 1GB LPDDR3 / 8GB eMMC + 256GB card$128.99+256GB card Image: TrimUI Specs OS Trim-UI Linux with Trimui OSD (Linux 4.9) Screen IPS, fully laminated, 1024x768, 4:3, 60Hz Battery 5000 mAh Weight 236 g Controls Dual Hall Effect joysticks (JF15) with L3/R3, 16 buttons incl. L1/R1/L2/R2 (not described as analog), FN lock switch, rumble motor, RGB lighting Ports Bottom USB-C (USB 2.0, PC data + charging), rear USB-C host (for peripherals), microSD (TF) slot up to 1TB, bottom 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 + EDR 2.1 Video out Yes, USB Type-C DP Alt Mode up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz Timeline Jun 11, 2026Announced Jun 14, 2026Pre-orders open July 2026Price change Sources TrimUI(maker) · The Gadgeteer(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · TrimUI(store) · Steamdeckhq(press)
Compare	Pocket Micro 2AYANEOAndroid · Customised Snapdragon 865 · 3.5in LCD	Android	Customised Snapdragon 865	3.5in LCD	$239 to $339	Jun 26	Order ↗
Order ↗ Supply constraints forced AYANEO to replace the 8GB/256GB configuration with 12GB/128GB for later production batches. Configurations 6GB LPDDR4X / 128GB$239Frosty White and Midnight Black; sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 8GB / 256GB$279Launch promo price; Frosty White and Midnight Black sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 8GB / 256GB$309Stardust Purple launch price; sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 6GB / 128GB$269Stardust Purple; sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 12GB / 128GB$309Third batch; Frosty White and Midnight Black buyable on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 12GB / 128GB$339Third batch; Stardust Purple buyable on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 Image: AYANEO Specs OS Android 13 (version per press; AYANEO does not state it in the launch article) Screen IPS LCD, 960x640, 3:2, 60Hz Battery 3950 mAh Weight 248 g Controls Recessed dual TMR joysticks with RGB, digital L2/R2 (AYANEO: light-touch switch mechanism), separated staggered L1/L2 and R1/R2, top-left D-pad; active cooling Ports 1 x full-function USB 3.1 Type-C (data, PD fast charging), microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Video out Yes, via USB-C (per Liliputing and Time Extension; AYANEO launch article does not state it) Timeline Jun 26, 2026Announced Jun 26, 2026Pre-orders open Jul 21, 2026Price change Sources AYANEO(maker) · Liliputing(press) · AYANEO(store) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Compare	P36SPowkiddyLinux · Allwinner A33 · 3.5in IPS	Linux	Allwinner A33	3.5in IPS	$44.99 to $54.99	May	Order ↗
Order ↗ Sub-$50 Linux retro handheld with a 4:3 640x480 screen and two microSD slots, sold through Royibeila. Configurations 55GB card$44.99Black sold out on royibeila.com 2026-10-26; Orange and White buyable 100GB card$54.99Black sold out on royibeila.com 2026-10-26; Orange and White buyable Image: Powkiddy Specs Chip Allwinner A33 (per seller; sources disagree) OS Open source Linux Screen 3.5in IPS, 640x480, 4:3 Battery 3000 mAh Controls Two analog sticks (type not stated), D-pad, face buttons, four stacked shoulder buttons Ports 2 x USB-C (one charging/USB, one OTG), 2 x microSD (TF-1 and TF-2), 3.5mm headphone jack Wireless Not stated by Royibeila (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth in its product description, 2026-10-26) Video out No video output listed (Royibeila interface list: Type-C, OTG Type-C, 3.5mm earphone) Timeline May 20, 2026Shipping Sources Notebookcheck(press) · Eneba(press) · Powkiddy(store)
Compare	RG RotateAnbernicAndroid 12 · Unisoc T618 · 3.5in	Android 12	Unisoc T618	3.5in	$79.99 to $99.99	May 11	Order ↗
Order ↗ Square 720x720 screen swivels over the controls; no analog sticks and no 3.5mm headphone jack. Configurations 3GB / 32GB eMCP$79.99Polar Black 3GB / 32GB eMCP$99.99Aurora Silver; sold out from the US warehouse on anbernic.com 2026-10-21 (China and EU warehouses buyable) 3GB / 32GB eMCP + 128GB microSDTBANot offered on anbernic.com 2026-10-20 (no-SD-card version only) 3GB / 32GB eMCP + 256GB microSDTBANot offered on anbernic.com 2026-10-20 (no-SD-card version only) Image: Anbernic Specs Price $79.99 to $99.99 ($87.99 to $107.99 at launch) OS Android 12 Screen IPS fully laminated, touchscreen, on a swivel hinge, 720x720, 1:1 Battery 2000 mAh Weight 167 g Controls D-pad, four face buttons, no analog sticks; swappable high/low L2 and R2 shoulder buttons; 6-axis gyroscope, vibration motor Ports USB-C (labelled USB/DC), microSD; no 3.5mm jack (maker says USB-C DAC to 3.5mm is supported) Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Video out No wired output stated; maker lists wireless screen projection Timeline Apr 13, 2026Announced May 11, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Android Authority(press) · Engadget(press) · Anbernic(store) · Anbernic(maker) · Retro Dodo(press) · Liliputing(press)
Compare	KT Pocket R2 (KT-R2)KT PocketAndroid · Dimensity 7300 · 4.2in IPS	Android	Dimensity 7300	4.2in IPS	$179 to $309	April	Order ↗
Order ↗ Formerly announced as the KTR1S. Two screen versions (4:3 and 3:2) and plastic, aluminium or magnesium shells; Retro Handhelds calls the 3:2 model the better buy but the whole line underpowered for its price. Configurations 6GB LPDDR4X / 128GB$179Wi-Fi, presale price 12GB LPDDR4X / 512GB$3094G, presale price; magnesium shell +$50 Image: KT Pocket via Retro Dodo Specs Chip MediaTek Dimensity 7300 OS Android 14 (KOS front end) Screen 4:3: 4.2in IPS 1280x960, 60Hz; 3:2: 4.5in 1620x1080, 60Hz Battery 6000 mAh (4:3) or 6920 mAh (3:2), 33W charging Weight 4:3: 233 g plastic / 248 g magnesium; 3:2: 259 g plastic / 283 g magnesium Controls Hall effect sticks, shield-style D-pad, in-line shoulder buttons Ports USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, optional 4G Video out Yes (Retro Handhelds) Timeline December 2025Pre-orders open April 2026Shipping Sources Retro Dodo(press) · Retro Handhelds(review) · Retrocatalog(catalog)
Compare	RG VitaAnbernicAndroid · Unisoc T618 · 5.46in IPS	Android	Unisoc T618	5.46in IPS	$99.99	March	Order ↗
Order ↗ PS Vita-styled 5.46-inch Android 12 handheld on the Unisoc T618, sold alongside a higher-spec Pro model. Configurations 3GB / 64GB eMCP$99.99Black and Retro Gray buyable from the US and China warehouses on anbernic.com 2026-10-20 3GB / 64GB eMCP + 128GB microSD$139.99Was a China-warehouse bundle on anbernic.com; not offered there on 2026-10-20 (no-SD-card version only) 3GB / 64GB eMCP + 256GB microSD$149.99Was a China-warehouse bundle on anbernic.com; not offered there on 2026-10-20 (no-SD-card version only) Image: Anbernic Specs Price $99.99 (was $109.99) OS Android 12 Screen IPS INCELL touchscreen, 1280x720, 16:9, 60Hz Battery 5000 mAh Weight 274 g Controls Large-angle 3D Hall joysticks (two); D-pad and face buttons; trigger type not stated by maker; 6-axis gyroscope, vibration motor Ports USB-C, microSD (one slot), 3.5mm headphone Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Video out No wired output (Retro Handhelds); maker lists wireless screen projection only Timeline Feb 3, 2026Announced Mar 23, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Anbernic(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Muycomputer(press) · Anbernic(store) · Retro Dodo(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	RG Vita ProAnbernicAndroid 14 + Linux · Rockchip RK3576 · 5.5in IPS	Android 14 + Linux	Rockchip RK3576	5.5in IPS	$139.99	March	Order ↗
Order ↗ Higher-spec Vita variant with a 1080p 5.5-inch screen, RK3576 chip and dual-boot Android 14 and Linux. Configurations 4GB / 64GB eMCP + 16GB system card$139.99Black and White buyable from the US and China warehouses on anbernic.com 2026-10-20 4GB / 64GB eMCP + 128GB microSD$179.99Was a China-warehouse bundle on anbernic.com; not offered there on 2026-10-20 (no-SD-card version only) 4GB / 64GB eMCP + 256GB microSD$189.99Was a China-warehouse bundle on anbernic.com; not offered there on 2026-10-20 (no-SD-card version only) Image: Anbernic Specs Price $139.99 (was $149.99) OS Android 14/Linux 64-bit Screen IPS INCELL touchscreen, 1920x1080, 16:9, 60Hz Battery 5000 mAh Weight 278 g Controls Large-angle 3D Hall joysticks (two); D-pad and face buttons; trigger type not stated by maker; 6-axis gyroscope, vibration motor Ports USB-C (DisplayPort out), HDMI, 2x microSD (TF1/INT system card, TF2/EXT), 3.5mm headphone Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Video out Yes; maker states USB Type-C 1080p DisplayPort output, with dual-screen display for NDS/3DS; HDMI port (Anbernic diagram, "HDMI Screen Mirroring") Timeline Feb 3, 2026Announced Mar 23, 2026Pre-orders open Sources Retro Handhelds(press) · Retrolunch(press) · Anbernic(store) · Anbernic(maker) · Retro Dodo(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	Pocket S MiniAYANEOAndroid · Snapdragon G3x · 4.2in LCD	Android	Snapdragon G3x	4.2in LCD	$319 to $479	March	Order ↗
Order ↗ Ships with a 4700mAh battery instead of the planned 6000mAh; AYANEO compensated buyers with a free Pocket AIR Mini. Configurations 8GB LPDDR5X / 128GB UFS 3.1$319Obsidian Black sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20; Ice Soul White buyable 12GB LPDDR5X / 256GB UFS 4.0$399Sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 (Obsidian Black and Ice Soul White) 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GB UFS 4.0$479Retro Power edition; sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 Image: AYANEO Specs OS Android 14 (version per press; AYANEO states an Android-based AYANEO ecosystem with AYASpace, AYAHome, AYASetting) Screen LCD, 1280x960, 4:3, 60Hz Battery 4700 mAh Weight 305 g Controls RGB Hall-effect joysticks, Hall-effect linear (analog) triggers, D-pad and ABXY with conductive rubber; active fan cooling Ports 1 x full-featured USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (up to 10Gbps, DP 1.4 video output, PD charging), microSD card slot (SD 3.0) Wireless Wi-Fi 6 (version per press; AYANEO says 'high-speed Wi-Fi'), Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Yes, via full-function USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (video out stated by Notebookcheck and Retro Handhelds) Timeline Jan 31, 2026Announced Jan 31, 2026Pre-orders open Feb 3, 2026Shipping Sources Techspot(press) · Android Authority(press) · AYANEO(maker) · AYANEO(store) · Notebookcheck(press) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Compare	EX8GameMTAndroid · Helio G99 · 4.88in	Android	Helio G99	4.88in	$139.99 to $164.99	March	Order ↗
Order ↗ Budget 3:2 Android handheld with a Helio G99 and a 4.88-inch 1620x1080 screen, sold first through Royibeila. Configurations 6GB / 128GB$139.99Console only 6GB / 128GB + 64GB microSD$149.99royibeila.com bundle 6GB / 128GB + 128GB microSD$164.99royibeila.com bundle 6GB / 128GB$159.99GAMEMT store price per Retro Handhelds review Image: GameMT Specs Chip MediaTek Helio G99 OS Android (version not stated by seller; Android 14 per press) Screen 4.88in all-glass FHD display, panel type not stated, 520 nits, 1620x1080, 3:2, 60Hz Battery 5000 mAh Weight 290 g Controls Wide-angle capacitive joysticks with RGB (seller); Retro Handhelds lists analog triggers; 6-axis gyro, linear motor, cooling fan Ports USB-C (bottom, charging), 3.5mm headphone jack (next to the USB-C), microSD slot (SD 4.0 protocol) Wireless Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G (Wi-Fi 5 per press), Bluetooth 5.2 Video out Not stated (seller lists wireless screen projection and a USB-C port, no DisplayPort claim) Timeline Oct 19, 2025Announced March 2026Shipping Sources The Gadgeteer(press) · Retrolunch(press) · GameMT(store) · Retro Dodo(press) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Compare	KONKR Pocket FIT EliteAYANEOAndroid 16 · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 6.0in LCD	Android 16	Snapdragon 8 Elite	6.0in LCD	$399 to $869	March	Order ↗
Order ↗ AYANEO said the March 2026 restock will very likely be the final production batch. Configurations 8GB / 128GB$399$269 Indiegogo super early bird; Phantom Black only, buyable on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 12GB / 256GB$469$339 Indiegogo super early bird; Phantom Black, Snow White and Dragon Yellow buyable on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 16GB / 512GB$529$389 Indiegogo super early bird; sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 (all colours) 24GB / 1TB$819$499 Indiegogo super early bird; B.Duck edition $869. Dragon Yellow sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20; Phantom Black, Snow White and B.Duck buyable Image: AYANEO Specs Price $399 to $869 ($269 Indiegogo super early bird) Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Adreno 830) Screen LCD, 1920x1080, 144Hz Battery 8000mAh Weight 386 g Controls Hall-effect sticks, linear Hall-effect triggers, stacked shoulders, bottom-left D-pad, gyro, dual linear motors Ports USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 Video out USB-C Timeline August 2025Announced Sep 8, 2025Pre-orders open Dec 30, 2025Delayed March 2026Shipping March 2026Price change Sources Time Extension(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Android Authority(press) · Gsmgotech(press) · GSMArena(press) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Compare	Thor LiteAYNAndroid 13 · Snapdragon 865 · 6.0in + 3.92in AMOLED	Android 13	Snapdragon 865	6.0in + 3.92in AMOLED	$259	March	Order ↗
Order ↗ Only Thor model with a Snapdragon 865, LPDDR4X memory, and Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.1. Configurations 8GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 3.1$249Black Image: AYN Specs Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (Adreno 650) Screen AMOLED touch; second screen 3.92-inch 1240x1080 60Hz AMOLED touch, 1920x1080, 120Hz Battery 6000mAh Weight 380 g Controls Hall-effect sticks with LED lighting, Hall-effect stacked triggers, D-pad, face buttons, rumble, active cooling fan Ports USB-C (USB 3.1), 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Video out USB-C DisplayPort (1080p on Lite per reviewer) Timeline Aug 20, 2025Announced Aug 26, 2025Pre-orders open March 2026Shipping Jul 3, 2026Price change Sources AYN(maker) · AYN(store) · Time Extension(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Siliconera(press) · Android Authority(press)
Compare	Pocket MaxMangmiAndroid · Snapdragon 865 · 7in AMOLED	Android	Snapdragon 865	7in AMOLED	$229.99	Feb 6	Order ↗
Order ↗ Uses magnetic swappable D-pad and face-button modules in rubber-dome or micro-switch versions. Configurations 8GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 3.1$229.99 Image: Mangmi Specs Price $229.99 ($199.99 early bird, $239.99 list) OS Android 13 Screen AMOLED, 1920x1080, 16:9, 144Hz Battery 8000 mAh Weight 450 g Controls 2 x full-sized Hall-effect joysticks with RGB light; L & R Hall-effect triggers; magnetic swappable D-pad/ABXY modules Ports 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm headphone/headset jack, microSD card reader (up to 2TB) Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Video out Yes, via USB Type-C (maker page) Timeline Dec 12, 2025Announced February 2026Shipping Feb 6, 2026Pre-orders open Feb 12, 2026Price change Sources Retro Handhelds(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Mangmi(maker) · Time Extension(press) · Liliputing(press) · Android Authority(press)
Compare	Retroid Pocket 6RetroidAndroid · Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 5.5in AMOLED	Android	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	5.5in AMOLED	$244 to $279	January	Order ↗
Order ↗ Retroid moved the planned front-mounted buttons to the back of the device after community feedback before preorders. Configurations 8GB LPDDR5x / 128GB UFS 3.1$244Orange (stick top) sold out on goretroid.com 2026-10-20; Silver, 16Bit, Black and Light Purple buyable 12GB LPDDR5x / 128GB UFS 3.1$279 12GB LPDDR5x / 256GB$279 Image: Retroid Specs Price $244 to $279 ($229 base at launch) OS Android 13 Screen AMOLED, 1920x1080, 16:9, 120Hz Battery 6000 mAh Weight 304 g Controls 3D hall sticks; analog L2/R2; two left-side layouts (D-pad top or stick top) Ports USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD (TF) card slot Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Yes, DisplayPort 4K 60Hz via USB-C (per DROIX; not listed on maker page) Timeline Oct 26, 2025Announced November 2025Price change Nov 3, 2025Pre-orders open January 2026Shipping Jan 22, 2026Delayed Sources Android Authority(press) · Retrolunch(press) · The Gadgeteer(press) · Retroid(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Time Extension(press) · Retroid(store) · Shopify(press)
Compare	Pocket VERTAYANEOAndroid 14 · Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 3.5in LTPS	Android 14	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1	3.5in LTPS	$269 to $369	January	Order ↗
Order ↗ Uses a MagicTouch dual-mode touchpad under the glass front instead of analog sticks. Configurations 8GB / 128GB$269Black / White; Midnight Black sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20, Moon White buyable 12GB / 256GB$349Black / White; Midnight Black sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20, Moon White buyable 12GB / 256GB$369Lava Red; sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 Image: AYANEO Specs Price $269 to $369 ($339 to $439 list) Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (Adreno 730) Screen LTPS LCD, 450 nits, 615 PPI, 1600x1440, 60Hz Battery 6000mAh Weight 318 g Controls Japanese-layout D-pad, ABXY, shoulder buttons, four customizable side buttons, MagicSwitch scroll wheel, MagicTouch dual-mode touchpad under glass (no analog sticks), fingerprint power button Ports USB-C, 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Video out USB-C Timeline July 2025Announced Nov 26, 2025Pre-orders open January 2026Shipping January 2026Price change Sources AYANEO(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Liliputing(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Mmorpg(press) · Android Authority(press) · Notebookcheck(press)

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Compare	Predator Atlas 8AcerWindows 11 · Arc G3 / G3 Extreme · 8in	Windows 11	Arc G3 / G3 Extreme	8in	$1,299.99	Oct 23	Pre-order at Best Buy ↗
Pre-order at Best Buy ↗ Acer's first Windows handheld and one of the first built on Intel's Arc G3 Panther Lake chips. Configurations Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Arc B390 graphics) / 24GB / 512GB$1,299.99US, Best Buy listing, release 2026-10-23 (no Acer US MSRP published). Intel Arc G3 (Arc B370 graphics) / 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GBGBP 999.99UK, 60Wh battery. Very listed shipping 2026-11-05. Intel Arc G3 (Arc B370 graphics) / 24GB LPDDR5X / 512GBGBP 1,099.99UK, 60Wh battery. Currys listed shipping 2026-10-16. Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Arc B390 graphics) / 24GB LPDDR5X-7467 / 1TBGBP 1,299.99UK, 80Wh battery. On sale at Currys by mid-September 2026. Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Arc B390 graphics) / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TBGBP 1,499.99 Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Arc B390 graphics) / 24GB / 512GB$1,299.99 Image: Acer Specs Price $1,299.99 (Best Buy, Arc G3 Extreme 24GB/512GB) Chip Intel Arc G3 / G3 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 8in, IPS-level LCD, 1920x1200, 120Hz, 500 nits Battery 60Wh (Arc G3) or 80Wh (Arc G3 Extreme) Weight under 770 g (60Wh) to under 810 g (80Wh) Controls Full-size analog sticks, Hall effect L2/R2 triggers with adjustable trigger switches (micro-switch or analog mode), L/R macro buttons Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4, microSD UHS-II (SD 4.0), 3.5mm combo audio Wireless Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775s), Bluetooth 5.4 Video out Thunderbolt 4 x2 (display output) Timeline May 28, 2026Announced October 2026Pre-orders open Sources Dexerto(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Pcgamer(press) · Bestbuy(retailer) · Acer(maker) · Hwbusters(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Pcguide(press)
Compare	Win Max 3GPDWindows 11 · Ryzen AI Max+ 388 / Ryzen AI Max+ 395 · 9.06in AMOLED	Windows 11	Ryzen AI Max+ 388 / Ryzen AI Max+ 395	9.06in AMOLED	$2,090.95 to $4,852.95	December	Pre-order at DroiX ↗
Pre-order at DroiX ↗ A clamshell handheld laptop with gamepad controls either side of a full keyboard, AMD Strix Halo (Ryzen AI Max 388 or Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S), up to 128GB RAM and a swappable 97Wh battery module. Configurations Ryzen AI Max 388 / 32GB / 1TB$1,750GPD global price (Notebookcheck 2026-08-20, says likely early-bird) Ryzen AI Max 388 / 64GB / 2TB$2,246GPD global price (Notebookcheck 2026-08-20) Ryzen AI Max+ 395 / 128GB / 2TB$3,499GPD global price (Notebookcheck 2026-08-20) Ryzen AI Max 388 / 32GB / 1TB$1,854Indiegogo starting price excluding import taxes and duties (Notebookcheck 2026-10-20) Ryzen AI Max 388 / 32GB / 1TB$2,090.95DroiX US pre-order, store data 2026-10-27 ($1,932.95 on 2026-10-24) Ryzen AI Max 388 / 32GB / 2TB$2,202.95DroiX US pre-order, store data 2026-10-27 ($2,044.95 on 2026-10-24) Ryzen AI Max 388 / 32GB / 4TB$2,579.95DroiX US pre-order, store data 2026-10-27 ($2,365.95 on 2026-10-24) Ryzen AI Max 388 / 64GB / 2TB$2,677.95DroiX US pre-order, store data 2026-10-27 ($2,454.95 on 2026-10-24) Ryzen AI Max 388 / 64GB / 4TB$3,069.95DroiX US pre-order, store data 2026-10-27 ($2,789.95 on 2026-10-24) Ryzen AI Max+ 395 / 128GB / 2TB$4,461.95DroiX US pre-order, store data 2026-10-27 ($4,226.95 on 2026-10-24) Ryzen AI Max+ 395 / 128GB / 4TB$4,852.95DroiX US pre-order, store data 2026-10-27 ($4,561.95 on 2026-10-24) Image: GPD Specs Price $2,090.95 to $4,852.95 (DroiX US pre-order, read live 2026-10-27; GPD global pricing $1,750 to $3,499) Chip AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 or Ryzen AI Max+ 395 OS Windows 11 Home 64-bit (25H2) Screen 9.06in AMOLED touchscreen, 16:10, 2400x1504 (about 313 PPI), 165Hz (also 144/120/60Hz), 650 nits standard, 1050 nits peak (HBM), HDR10, 105% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 6th gen, active stylus support Battery 97Wh external swappable Li-Po module (magnetic); 180W DC adapter and 100W USB-PD 3.0 charging; optional fan module in place of the battery Weight 815g without battery; 985g with fan module; 1220g with battery Controls Two mini joysticks, Hall-effect LT/RT triggers, L4/R4 custom buttons, 6-axis gyro, dual linear motors, touchpad above the keyboard, full physical keyboard Ports 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DP, PD 100W), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DP), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, DC power input, microSD Express slot (PCIe 4.0 x1), M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) plus free M.2 2230 (PCIe 4.0 x2) Wireless Wi-Fi 6E (AX210), Bluetooth 5.3 Video out DisplayPort 2.1 via both USB-C ports (per DroiX), HDMI 2.1 FRL Timeline Aug 20, 2026Announced Sep 2, 2026Pre-orders open Sources GPD(store) · Notebookcheck(press) · Liliputing(press)
Compare	Predator Atlas 7AcerWindows 11 · Arc G3 / G3 Extreme · 7in IPS	Windows 11	Arc G3 / G3 Extreme	7in IPS	TBA	Q4	Maker page ↗
Maker page ↗ Smaller 7-inch sibling of the Predator Atlas 8 with the same Intel Arc G3 chip options and up to an 80Wh battery. Configurations Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Arc B390 graphics) / Up to 24GB LPDDR5x-7467 / Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280TBAPrice not announced Intel Arc G3 (Arc B370 graphics) / Up to 24GB LPDDR5x-7467 / Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280TBAPrice not announced Image: Acer Specs Chip Intel Arc G3 / G3 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 7in IPS-level touchscreen, 1920x1080, 16:9, 120Hz, VRR, 500 nits Battery Up to 80Wh (60Wh on some models) Weight under 700 g (60Wh) to under 750 g (80Wh) Controls Full-size analog sticks (carbon film) or full-size TMR sticks, Hall effect L2/R2 analog triggers, L/R macro buttons, D-pad, ABXY Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4, microSD UHS-II (SD 4.0), 3.5mm combo audio Wireless Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775s), Bluetooth 5.4 Video out Thunderbolt 4 x2 (display output not described separately by Acer) Timeline Sep 2, 2026Announced Sources Acer(maker) · Engadget(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
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Compare	Legion Go 2 (SteamOS)LenovoSteamOS · Ryzen Z2 Extreme · 8.8in OLED	SteamOS	Ryzen Z2 Extreme	8.8in OLED	From $1,199	TBA	-
Same hardware as the Windows Legion Go 2, with detachable controllers, shipping with SteamOS preinstalled instead of Windows. Configurations Standard$1,199 Image: Lenovo Specs Chip AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme OS SteamOS (preinstalled) Screen 8.8in, OLED, 1920x1200, 144Hz, 1000 nits Battery 74Wh Weight 920 g (with controllers), 710 g (tablet only) Controls Detachable controllers, Hall effect sticks, trackpad (right controller), 2 assignable grip buttons, 2 adjustable trigger switches Ports 2x USB4 (DP 2.0, USB PD 3.0), microSD card reader, 3.5mm audio Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Video out USB4 x2 (DisplayPort 1.4) Timeline Jan 7, 2026Announced Sep 25, 2026Delayed Sources VideoCardz(press) · Techtimes(press) · Dexerto(press) · Liliputing(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Techradar(press) · Lenovo(maker)
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Compare	ROG Xbox Ally X20ASUSWindows 11 · Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme · 7.4in OLED	Windows 11	Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme	7.4in OLED	$1,299.99	Oct 15	Sold out ↗
Sold out ↗ Same Z2 Extreme chip as the Ally X, but with a larger 7.4in OLED panel and Dolby Vision HDR. My coverage The ROG Xbox Ally X20 Is Out: A $1,299.99 OLED Ally X for ROG’s 20th Anniversary Configurations 24GB LPDDR5X / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280$1,299.99Standalone 24GB LPDDR5X / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280$2,499.99Anniversary bundle: same handheld plus ROG XREAL R1 Edition Image: ASUS Specs Chip AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 7.4in, OLED, 1920x1080, 120Hz, 600 nits SDR / 1400 nits HDR Battery 80Wh Weight 756 g Controls TMR sticks, Hall effect analog triggers, impulse triggers, 2 assignable grip buttons, 6-axis gyro, HD haptics Ports 1x USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compliant, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD), microSD Express reader (UHS-I DDR200 compatible), 3.5mm combo audio Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 Video out USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, version not stated) Timeline Jun 1, 2026Announced Aug 25, 2026Pre-orders open Oct 15, 2026Shipping Sources The Gadgeteer(press) · VGC(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · ASUS(maker) · Wccftech(press) · Gstylemag(press) · Pocket Tactics(press) · Gizmodo(press)
Compare	ONEXPLAYER X2 MiniOneXPlayerWindows 11 · Arc G3 Extreme · 8.8in AMOLED	Windows 11	Arc G3 Extreme	8.8in AMOLED	$1,999	September	Order ↗
Order ↗ Intel Arc G3 Extreme version of the 8.8in 3-in-1 X2 Mini with detachable controllers and 144Hz AMOLED. Configurations 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB NVMe (dual-SSD design)$1,999Only option on onexplayerstore.com, buyable 2026-10-24 ($2,199 compare-at; free protective bag and magnetic keyboard promo) Image: OneXPlayer Specs Price $1,999 ($2,199 list) Chip Intel Arc G3 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 8.8in, AMOLED, 1920x1200, 30 to 144Hz VRR, 475 nits typical / 700 nits peak HDR (maker spec image) Battery 85Wh removable (snap-and-lock) Weight 729 g unit only, 799 g with controllers Controls Detachable controllers, capacitive sticks (9mm height, 22 degree tilt), Hall effect triggers with adjustable travel, M1/M2 back buttons, 6-axis gyro, dual vibration motors Ports 1x USB4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x USB-A 3.2, microSD (TF 4.0), Mini SSD slot, M.2 2280 slot, 3.5mm audio Wireless Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201), Bluetooth 5.4 (maker spec image) Video out Full-featured USB-C 4.0 (maker spec image; graphics row says 'Multi-Display: Up to Dual Displays') Timeline Jun 23, 2026Announced Aug 27, 2026Pre-orders open Sources OneXPlayer(maker) · Notebookcheck(press) · Or(press) · Gaming-st(press) · VideoCardz(press) · Guru3d(press)
Compare	ONEXFLY Apex AirOneXPlayerWindows 11 · Arc G3 Extreme · 8in LCD	Windows 11	Arc G3 Extreme	8in LCD	$1,839	September	Order ↗
Order ↗ Intel Arc G3 Extreme 8in handheld with a clip-on 85Wh external battery that can be swapped. Configurations 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0$1,839 Image: OneXPlayer Specs Chip Intel Arc G3 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 8in, LCD, 1920x1200, 120Hz Battery 85Wh external, removable (hot-swap per Japanese distributor); 380g Weight 639 g without battery (approx. 1,019 g with 380g battery) Controls Capacitive sticks (9mm height), Hall effect triggers with adjustable 8mm/2mm travel, 6-axis gyro, dual linear rumble motors Ports 1x USB4 (40Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x USB-A 3.2, microSD slot, Mini SSD slot (PCIe 4.0), 3.5mm headset jack, no DC barrel jack (USB-C power) Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Video out USB4 x1 (40Gbps, video output) Timeline Jun 23, 2026Announced Sep 4, 2026Pre-orders open Sources OneXPlayer(maker) · VideoCardz(press) · Or(press) · 4gamer(press) · Techtimes(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	ONEXPLAYER 3OneXPlayerWindows 11 · Arc G3 Extreme · 8.8in AMOLED	Windows 11	Arc G3 Extreme	8.8in AMOLED	$1,549 to $1,849	Sep 5	Order ↗
Order ↗ First 3-in-1 handheld on Intel Arc G3 Extreme, with detachable controllers, optional keyboard and an 85Wh battery. Configurations 24GB LPDDR5X-7467 / 512GB$1,549 24GB LPDDR5X-7467 / 1TB$1,649 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB$1,849 Image: OneXPlayer Specs Chip Intel Arc G3 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 8.8in, AMOLED, 1920x1200, 144Hz (30-144Hz VRR), 1100 nits peak Battery 85Wh (22,973mAh per DROIX) Weight 953 g Controls Detachable controllers, capacitive sticks (9mm height, 22 degree tilt), Hall effect triggers with switchable long/short travel, M1/M2 back buttons, 6-axis gyro, dual vibration motors Ports 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4, eGPU support), 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, Mini SSD slot, microSD, 3.5mm audio, magnetic keyboard connector Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 Video out USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 Type-C to a monitor or TV (DisplayPort version not stated) Timeline May 28, 2026Announced Jun 23, 2026Pre-orders open August 2026Price change August 2026Shipping Sources OneXPlayer(maker) · The Gadgeteer(press) · VideoCardz(press) · OneXPlayer(store) · Thefpsreview(press) · Liliputing(press) · Pcguide(press)
Compare	ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini ProOneXPlayerMy review →Windows 11 · Ryzen AI Max+ 388 · 8.8in OLED	Windows 11	Ryzen AI Max+ 388	8.8in OLED	$2,499 to $3,229	August	Order ↗
Order ↗My review → Ryzen AI Max+ 388 handheld with a swappable 85Wh battery and optional Frost Bay external liquid cooler for 120W. My coverage OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Unboxing: A Strong First Look With One Complaint Steam Deck vs ROG Ally vs Legion Go 2 vs X2 Mini Pro: 4 games, 3 power levels $400 vs $2,400 Handhelds: When More Power Stops Mattering Configurations 48GB LPDDR5X-7464 / 1TB$2,499Standard edition 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 1TB$2,799Standard edition 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 2TB$2,999Standard edition 48GB LPDDR5X-7464 / 1TB$2,579Liquid Cooling edition 48GB LPDDR5X-7464 / 1TB$2,729Liquid Cooling edition bundled with Frost Bay cooler 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 1TB$2,879Liquid Cooling edition 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 1TB$3,029Liquid Cooling edition with Frost Bay 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 2TB$3,079Liquid Cooling edition 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 2TB$3,229Liquid Cooling edition with Frost Bay Image: OneXPlayer Specs Price $2,499 to $3,229 ($2,399 on Indiegogo) Chip AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 OS Windows 11 (edition not stated) Screen 8.8in, AMOLED, 1920x1200, 144Hz (30-144Hz VRR), 1100 nits (small-window HDR peak) Battery 85Wh external, swappable (battery weighs 380g) Weight 719 g without battery, 1099 g with battery Controls Detachable controllers, capacitive sticks with Hall effect sensing, dual-stage adjustable triggers (switchable long/short travel), M1/M2 back buttons, 6-axis gyro, dual vibration motors Ports 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x USB-A 3.2, Mini SSD slot (PCIe 4.0), microSD 4.0, 3.5mm audio, DC power in Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Video out USB4 Type-C (maker spec sheet: up to 4 displays; DisplayPort version not stated) Timeline Jun 15, 2026Pre-orders open August 2026Shipping Sources OneXPlayer(maker) · The Gadgeteer(press) · Liliputing(press) · OneXPlayer(store) · Pocket Tactics(press) · HotHardware(press) · Tweaktown(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Digitaltrends(press)
Compare	NEXT 2AYANEOWindows 11 · Ryzen AI Max 385 / Max+ 395 · 9.06in OLED	Windows 11	Ryzen AI Max 385 / Max+ 395	9.06in OLED	$2,999 to $5,299	July	Sold out ↗
Sold out ↗ Strix Halo handheld with up to 128GB unified memory and a 116Wh battery, above the common 100Wh airline limit. Configurations AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 / 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB$2,999Sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 / 64GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB$3,699Sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 / 128GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 2TB$5,299Sold out on shop.ayaneo.com 2026-10-20 Image: AYANEO Specs Chip AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 / Max+ 395 OS Windows 11 Home 64-bit Screen 9.06in, OLED, 2400x1504, 165Hz, 1155 nits Battery 116.1Wh Weight 1426 g Controls Adjustable-torque TMR sticks, Hall effect linear triggers with dual-mode trigger locks, 4 custom rear buttons, dual touchpads, magnetic levitation vibration motor (linear and rotary modes) Ports 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD 3.0), microSD, 3.5mm audio, 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots (2280 + 2230) internal Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Video out USB4 x2 (DisplayPort 1.4) Timeline Feb 8, 2026Announced March 2026Pre-orders open Mar 25, 2026Delayed July 2026Shipping Jul 5, 2026Price change Sources AYANEO(maker) · Tbreak(press) · Lowyat(press) · AYANEO(store) · Time Extension(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · The Gadgeteer(press)
Compare	X1 Pro (Ryzen AI 9 HX 470)ONEXPLAYERWindows 11 · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 · 10.95in	Windows 11	Ryzen AI 9 HX 470	10.95in	$1,799 to $1,969	June	Order ↗
Order ↗ A 2026 refresh of the 10.95in 3-in-1 X1 Pro with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 in place of the HX 370, keeping the 65Wh battery, detachable controllers and OCuLink, at $400 more than the HX 370 model's launch price. Configurations 32GB / 1TB$1,799store compare-at $1,999; bundle with controllers and protection bag 32GB / 2TB$1,969store compare-at $2,199 Image: OneXPlayer Specs Chip AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 OS Windows 11 Home (Japan spec sheet) Screen 10.95in touchscreen, 2560x1600, 120Hz; panel type not stated Battery 65.02Wh, 100W GaN charger Weight about 789 g (Japan spec sheet); 252 x 163 x 13 mm Controls Detachable controllers with ALPS joysticks (L3/R3), linear Hall triggers, 8-way D-pad, ABXY, rear M1/M2, Turbo key; fingerprint reader in the power button Ports OCuLink (up to 63Gbps) Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 (Japan spec sheet) Video out OCuLink for an eGPU; other outputs not stated in HX 470 sources Timeline May 21, 2026Announced May 21, 2026Pre-orders open June 2026Shipping Sources ONEXPLAYER(store) · Notebookcheck(press) · Or(press) · Profesionalreview(press) · Pausehardware(press)
Compare	Claw 8 EX AI+MSIWindows 11 · Arc G3 / G3 Extreme · 8in IPS	Windows 11	Arc G3 / G3 Extreme	8in IPS	$1,499 to $1,799	Jun 23	Order ↗
Order ↗ First handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme, pairing Arc B390 graphics with two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an 80Wh battery. Configurations Intel Arc G3 Extreme (14 cores, Arc B390 12 Xe3 cores) / 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 (M.2 2280)$1,799.99 Intel Arc G3 (Arc B370, 10 Xe3 cores) / 32GB LPDDR5X / 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 (M.2 2280)$1,499 Image: MSI Specs Chip Intel Arc G3 / G3 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 8in, IPS LCD, 1920x1200, 120Hz, 500 nits Battery 80Wh (4-cell) Weight 785 g Controls Hall effect sticks, Hall effect analog triggers, M1/M2 macro buttons, 6-axis gyro, HD haptics Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), microSD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack Wireless Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213 per spec pages), Bluetooth 6.0 Video out Thunderbolt 4 x2 (DisplayPort) Timeline June 2026Announced June 2026Pre-orders open Jun 23, 2026Shipping July 2026Price change Sources MSI(maker) · Tom's Hardware(press) · Techtimes(press) · MSI(store) · Notebookcheck(press) · Igorslab(press) · Pcgamer(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Lowyat(press)
Compare	ONEXFLY ApexOneXPlayerWindows 11 · Ryzen AI Max+ 388 · 8in IPS	Windows 11	Ryzen AI Max+ 388	8in IPS	$2,399 to $3,229	Feb 24	Order ↗
Order ↗ Strix Halo handheld with a swappable 85Wh external battery and an optional liquid-cooling dock raising TDP to 120W. Configurations AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 / 48GB LPDDR5X-7500 / 1TB$2,399Standard buyable on onexplayerstore.com 2026-10-20; Liquid Cooling versions ($2,479, $2,629 with Frost bay) sold out AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 / 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 1TB$2,799Standard buyable on onexplayerstore.com 2026-10-20; Liquid Cooling versions ($2,879, $3,029 with Frost bay) sold out AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 / 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 / 2TB$2,999Sold out on onexplayerstore.com 2026-10-20 (Standard, and Liquid Cooling $3,079 / $3,229 with Frost bay) Image: OneXPlayer Specs Chip AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (store now); 385 / 395 at launch OS Windows 11 Home Screen 8in, IPS LCD, 1920x1200, 120Hz, 500 nits Battery 85Wh swappable external battery (about 380 g) Weight 699 g-729 g without battery (store: about 729 g standard, +70 g liquid-cooled); about 1,079 g with battery Controls Capacitive sticks (9mm height), Hall effect triggers with adjustable 8mm/2mm travel, M1/M2 back buttons, 6-axis gyro, dual linear rumble motors Ports 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x USB-A 3.2, Mini SSD card slot, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio, DC power jack Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Video out USB4 Type-C (maker spec sheet: up to 4 displays; DisplayPort version not stated) Timeline Nov 5, 2025Announced Nov 9, 2025Pre-orders open Dec 1, 2025Price change Dec 5, 2025Delayed Jan 31, 2026Shipping Sources Liliputing(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · VideoCardz(press) · OneXPlayer(maker) · HotHardware(press) · OneXPlayer(store) · DroiX(press)
Compare	3D OneabxyluteWindows 11 · Core Ultra 7 258V · 10.95in IPS	Windows 11	Core Ultra 7 258V	10.95in IPS	$1,899	Feb 3	Sold out ↗
Sold out ↗ Uses eye tracking for glasses-free 3D on a 10.95-inch screen with detachable controllers. Configurations 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD$1,899$1,799 launch retail; sold out on abxylute.com 2026-10-20 Image: abxylute Specs Price $1,899 ($1,799 launch retail, $1,499 Kickstarter) Chip Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, Arc 140V) Screen IPS LCD, glasses-free 3D with eye tracking, 480 nits, 2560x1600, 120Hz Battery 50Wh Weight 1110 g Controls Detachable controllers (combine into one wireless gamepad), Hall-effect sticks, Hall-effect triggers, touchpads, two back buttons, interchangeable D-pad, dual vibration motors, 2D/3D hardware switch Ports Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 3.5mm audio, microSD (UHS-II), magnetic keyboard connector Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C Timeline August 2025Announced November 2025Pre-orders open December 2025Delayed Feb 3, 2026Shipping Sources abxylute(store) · Liliputing(press) · Pcguide(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Biggo(press)

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