Mangmi opened the Air Y and Air Y Pro for pre-order on August 12, 2026: vertical Android handhelds sharing a 4.2-inch 1280x960 4:3 IPS and Hall stick, split between Snapdragon 662 (~$95) and Snapdragon 865 ($146–$190) (Notebookcheck, Mangmi). Units are listed in stock and ready to ship.
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Specs and pricing
Both models share the panel, 5,000mAh battery, cooling fan, gyro, volume wheel, custom button, USB-C, microSD, and 3.5mm jack. The Pro is the performance jump.
| Air Y | Air Y Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon 662 (Adreno 610) | Snapdragon 865 (Adreno 650) |
| RAM / storage | 3GB / 32GB eMMC | 4GB/64GB UFS 2.1 or 8GB/128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 / BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 / BT 5.1 |
| Speakers | Mono front | Stereo bottom |
| Charging | 15W | 18W |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Weight | 279g | 286g |
| Early bird | $89.99 | $145.99 / $175.99 |
| Retail | $94.99 | $159.99 / $189.99 |
Colors are Black and Retro. The shell measures about 145 x 95 x 23 mm.
Which one to buy
- Air Y if your library tops out at PS1/PSP/3DS and you want the cheapest vertical Android with a sharp 4:3 panel.
- Air Y Pro (4GB) if you want Snapdragon 865 PS2/GameCube headroom without jumping to Retroid pricing.
- Air Y Pro (8GB) if you multitask, stream, or keep large Android libraries onboard.
The horizontal Mangmi Air X still makes sense if you prefer a 5.5" 16:9 layout with the same Snapdragon 662 class as the base Air Y. For a premium vertical alternative, see the Retroid Pocket Classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do the Mangmi Air Y and Air Y Pro cost?
Air Y is $89.99 early bird / $94.99 retail. Air Y Pro is $145.99 / $159.99 (4GB) and $175.99 / $189.99 (8GB).
What is the difference between Air Y and Air Y Pro?
Same 4.2-inch 4:3 panel and Hall stick. The Pro upgrades to Snapdragon 865, more RAM/UFS storage, Wi-Fi 6, stereo speakers, and 18W charging. Oddly, the Pro ships Android 13 while the base model ships Android 14.
Can the Air Y Pro run PS2 games?
Snapdragon 865 is a proven PS2/GameCube Android chip. Expect strong results on most of the library with per-game settings; the base Air Y's Snapdragon 662 will not clear that tier cleanly.
Is the Air Y better than the Mangmi Air X?
They target different shapes. Air Y is vertical 4:3; Air X is horizontal 5.5" 16:9. Base silicon is the same Snapdragon 662 class, so pick by form factor, not raw power.
Should I buy Air Y Pro or Retroid Pocket Classic?
Buy Air Y Pro if you want Snapdragon 865 vertical performance under $190. Buy the Retroid Pocket Classic if you prefer Retroid's vertical AMOLED ecosystem and software polish.
