The handheld console market has really become more and more crazy in the past two years. Almost every month there are new machines trying to grab the market. This time it’s MANGMI’s turn to take action,Officially launched the new Android handheld console “MANGMI Pocket Max”, focusing on a large screen, high update rate, and “streaming first” usage positioning, and the price is also directly reduced to the entry-level range.
The official announcement is that the device will be officially launched on February 5th. The Super Early Bird price is US$199.99 (approximately NT$6,300 / HK$1,560 / RM940), and the event will only last until February 12th. After that, the Early Bird price will increase to US$219.99 (approximately NT$6,900 / HK$1,720 / RM1,030).
Old flagship chip supports Snapdragon 865
Pocket Max uses Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650 GPU. Although this is not the latest generation, it is highly stable and has been proven in the past to run high-end Android games, emulators, and cloud streaming. The official positioning is also very clear, focusing on streaming games from PC, PlayStation, and Xbox to handheld consoles.
In terms of specifications, it is equipped with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, and supports microSD expansion. The system is Android 13, plus its own M SPACE 2.0 front-end, integrating game launcher, screen mapping, side shortcut bar and network access control.
7-inch 144Hz OLED is the protagonist
The most eye-catching thing about this device is actually the screen. Pocket Max is equipped with a 7-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1920×1080 and a refresh rate of 144Hz. It also boasts a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 150% sRGB color gamut, a maximum brightness of 800 nits, and a 2ms response time.
For streaming players, this specification is indeed more palatable than ordinary LCD handheld consoles. The picture is bright and responsive, and playing action games or FPS will be smoother.
The magnetic button module design is a bit new
In terms of operation, the official flagship is the “magnetic module button system”, which can replace the mechanical micro-movement module or the conductive rubber module, allowing players to choose the feel according to their preferences. It is also equipped with TMR analog rockers, Hall linear triggers, active cooling, and an 8000mAh battery with 27W fast charging.
The overall weight is about 450g and the size is relatively large, but in exchange for a 7-inch screen and long battery life.
Clear positioning, focusing on streaming and emulator groups
It can be seen from the specifications that Pocket Max does not hit the performance ceiling, but focuses on being “useful, cheap, and good-looking.” Although Snapdragon 865 is an old flagship, it is still stable in the field of streaming, emulators and Android games.
Coupled with the entry price of $199, it will indeed attract a group of players who want to play cloud games or emulators. Especially for people who just want to play PC or console games while lying down, this product is very attractive.