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MANGMI Pocket Max

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Pocket Max

Released February 2026.6Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/mangmi-pocket-max-price-and-release-date-revealedRead 15 October 2026Orders opened February 5, 2026, 6pm PST, per Retro Dodo. The maker FAQ ships orders from February 5 to 12 within 24 to 48 business hours. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Screen size
7in
Refresh rate
144Hz
Weight
450g

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At a glance

Ports

  • USB-C USB 3.1
  • 3.5 mm audio
  • microSD card

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
PM-Black, PM-White, PM-RetroGB2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-max.jsRead 15 October 2026Shopify SKUs of the three colour variants. No printed model number was found.
GTIN / EAN
6978725830131, 69787258301242Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-max.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the Black and White variants. The Retro GB variant has no barcode in the shop.
Announced
January 20267Press articleyankodesign.comRead 15 October 2026Article dated January 22, 2026, based on the official spec sheet and renders. Reports of a first spec reveal in late December 2025 could not be opened, so January 2026 is the date confirmed here.
Status
Available2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-max.jsRead 15 October 2026Product page says In stock, ready to ship.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$239.996Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/mangmi-pocket-max-price-and-release-date-revealedRead 15 October 2026Article dated February 3, 2026: retail price $239.99 for the single 8 GB and 128 GB model, with an early bird price of $199.99 for orders from February 5 to 12. Retro Dodo gives $199 super early bird, $219 early bird and $239 retail. USD, tax not stated and the maker's shop adds taxes at checkout.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White, Retro GB2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-max.jsRead 15 October 2026Colour options Black, White and Retro GB.
Device class
Android handheld1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Android 13 handheld with built-in controls.
Form factor
Slate1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Single landscape body with fixed controls.

Platform and software

OS family
Android1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
OS at launch
Android 131Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
Latest OS
Not available
Built-in game stores
Not available
Physical games
None1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026The only ports listed are USB-C, a headphone jack and a microSD slot.
Backward compatibility
Not available
Upscaling and frame generation
Not available

Processor and graphics

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8651Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Chip brand
Qualcomm1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
Core configuration
Physical core countCoreMax clock (GHz)
1Cortex-A772.8
3Cortex-A772.4
4Cortex-A551.8
Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: octa-core 1xCortex-A77 2.8 GHz, 3xCortex-A77 2.4 GHz and 4xCortex-A55 1.8 GHz. The maker does not name Prime, Gold or Silver cores, so no core type is stored.
CPU cores
8
Max CPU clock
2.8GHz
Process
7nm5Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/prod_brief_qcom_sd865_5g.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product brief: 7 nm Process Technology. The foundry is not named in the brief.
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 6501Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Adreno 650. No GPU clock is published.
GPU architecture
Not available
GPU compute units
Not available
GPU max clock
Not available
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Power modes
Not available
Lowest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Custom TDP
Not available

Memory and storage

RAM
8GB1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
RAM type
LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
RAM speed
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
128GB1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
Storage type
UFS1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Memory card
microSD1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Expansion: MicroSD card.
Card speed class
Not available
Max card size
2TB1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Expansion: MicroSD card, supports up to 2TB (FAT32). Stored as 2000 GB.

Display

Screen size
7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 7-inch AMOLED, 1920 x 1080.
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026
Pixel density
314.7ppi
Aspect ratio
16:911Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: 7-inch, 1920 x 1080, 144Hz, 16:9.
Panel type
OLED1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Type: AMOLED.
Native panel orientation
Landscape1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 20261920 x 1080 and a landscape body in all maker photos.
Screen surface
Not available
Touchscreen
Yes8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 7-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, and on-screen controls are mapped in software.
Built-in display refresh modes
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)
19201080144
Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs and heading: 1920 x 1080 AMOLED at 144Hz. Droix lists 60, 90, 120 and 144 Hz steps. The maker states no variable refresh range.
Max refresh rate
144Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
VRR lower limit
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
Second display
Not available

Controls

Stick sensor
TMR1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Maker conflict. The marketing text says TMR analog sticks and the spec image says RGB TMR sticks. The page's Controls list still says Hall-effect joysticks with RGB light. TMR is stored because the spec image, the marketing text and three reviewers agree.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: TMR analogue sticks surrounded by customisable LED lighting.
Stick layout
Offset4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_pocker_max_package_3.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker photo shows the left stick above the D-pad and the ABXY buttons above the right stick. This is an offset layout.
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Trigger sensor
Hall effect1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Marketing text: linear Hall triggers. Controls list: L and R Hall-effect trigger.
Trigger stops
Not available
D-pad
Cross4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_pocker_max_package_3.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker photo shows a cross-shaped D-pad in a swappable module.
Face button labels
Xbox4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_pocker_max_package_3.jpgRead 15 October 2026Printed Y at the top, X at the left, B at the right and A at the bottom.
Extra rear and grip buttons
28Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: on the back are two macro buttons, which you can configure in the settings.9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Retailer graphic text names customisable M1 and M2 macro back buttons.10Press articleheyupnow.com/blogs/news/mangmi-pocket-max-hands-on-a-deep-dive-into-the-144hz-android-gaming-handheld-with-modular-controlsRead 15 October 2026Hands-on article: dual back buttons on the rear.12Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Page lists M1 and M2 rear buttons. The page also lists Hall Effect sticks, which conflicts with the maker's TMR statement and is not used.
Trackpads
Not available
System-level remapping
Yes8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: built-in screen mapping lets you map on-screen controls to the physical controls, with profiles saved per game.
System buttons
Power, Volume up, Volume down, Home, Back, Select, Start1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Controls list: Back button, Home button, Select button, Start button, Volume control buttons, Power switch. Rear macro buttons are not system buttons.
Detached controller connection
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
Fingerprint
Not available

Motion and feedback

Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Controls: 6-axis G-sensor.
Rumble
Rumble12Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Page lists Vibration. Generic rumble only, with no actuator type or count.
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Controls: joysticks with RGB light.

Measured

Brightness (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
1,225points8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX 3DMark Wildlife Extreme table gives 1225.
Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
Not available
AnTuTu (measured)
1,049,921points8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX benchmark table gives 1,049,921. The AnTuTu version is not stated.
Game frame rates (measured)
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Memory card read (measured)
Not available
Battery runtime per test (measured)
Not available
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
Power modeNoise (dB(A))
Balanced fan setting46.3
Extreme fan setting60
Source8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX measured during its AnTuTu loop battery test: below 35dB on Quiet, 46.3dB on Balanced and 60dB on Extreme. Only the two numeric values are stored. The weighting, the distance and the load are not stated, so the load is left out.
Max fan noise (measured)
60dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
Stick tests (measured)
Not available
Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

Speakers
29Retailer pagedroix.net/product/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec table lists dual speakers. The maker page lists no audio row.
Speaker direction
Front-facing9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Retailer text says the dual speakers are front-facing and direct the sound straight at you. Only this source states it.12Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Page lists a front-placed stereo speaker.
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Ports: 1 x 3.5mm headphone / headset jack.

Ports and dock

Ports
TypeVersionCountSideMax charging input (W)
USB-CUSB 3.11Bottom27
3.5 mm audioNot available1BottomNot available
microSD cardNot available1BottomNot available
Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Ports: 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C port, 1 x 3.5mm headphone / headset jack, 1 x microSD card reader. Sides from Droix's review. The Type-C port is the only charging port, so 27W is its charging input.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: bottom edge has a covered microSD slot, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C 3.1 port for data and charging.
USB-C ports
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
USB-C charging
27W
Video out
Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Video Output USB Type-C. Droix confirms video output to a TV or monitor over this port. The maker does not name DisplayPort and states no resolution or refresh rate.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the USB-C port can also be used for video output to a TV or monitor.
Max external display
Not available
External GPU
Not available
Dock
Not available
Max output through dock
Not available
Dock ports
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6. A retailer attribute says 6E, which the maker does not state.
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
5.11Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1.
NFC
Not available
Cellular
Not available
Network
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
8,000mAh1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Power: Lithium-ion 8000mAh. The maker gives no voltage, so no Wh figure is stored.
Claimed battery life
Not available
Battery life (claimed, min)
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
Wired charging
27W1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Power: Supports 27W charging.
Charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Charge limit
Not available
Bypass charging
Not available
Charger in box
No1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026The packing list has a cable and no power adapter.
Included charger
Not available

Cooling

Fans
11Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Cooling: Single-fan active cooling.
Vapor chamber
Not available
Custom fan curve
Not available

Build

Built-in kickstand
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
D-pad and ABXY button modules1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Modular Design: magnetic modules in sets of two let owners swap between conductive rubber and mechanical micro-switch D-pad and ABXY buttons. The micro-switch set is sold separately.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width254.87Height101.06mm(10 × 4 in)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Spec image and page: 254.87 x 101.06 x 17.45mm. The page labels it (H x W x D), but the body is landscape, so 254.87 is width and 101.06 is height. The 17.45 mm value has no stated maximum including grips and sticks, so depth is left out.
Weight
450g(15.9 oz)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Spec image and page: 450g. Retro Handhelds lists 448 g and Droix's retail page lists 448 g. HeyUpNow lists 439 g. The maker figure is kept.
Weight without controllers
Not available

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Pocket Max handheld, USB-C to USB-C cable, User manual1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Pocket Max Handheld, USB-C to USB-C Cable, User Manual.
Carrying case
None1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026The packing list has no case. A carrying case is a separate accessory.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Pocket Max includes a 1-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects. The region is not named.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINColours
PM-Black6978725830131Black
PM-White6978725830124White
PM-RetroGBNot availableRetro GB

Sources

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