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Mangmi Air Y Pro
Vertical Snapdragon 865 under $190
MangmiAndroid 13
Price$160–$190Score90/100Bat5,000mAh, 18W chargingWt286g
MSRP updated Aug 2026
- 4.2" 1280x960 IPS (4:3) shared with Air Y
- Snapdragon 865 + Adreno 650
- 4GB/64GB or 8GB/128GB UFS configs
- Stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 6, 18W charge
Our verdict
The Air Y Pro puts Snapdragon 865 power in Mangmi's vertical 4:3 shell for $146–$190, undercutting most SD865 peers. Prefer the Retroid Pocket Classic or Nova if you want a different form factor or newer software polish.
Editorial verdict based on this device's catalog specs, pricing, and scores — not a hands-on lab review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Vertical PS2/GameCube on a budget
- Buyers who want SD865 without Retroid money
- 4:3 Android libraries with Hall sticks
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Ships Android 13 (base Air Y is on 14)
- Same IPS panel as the cheaper Air Y
- Heavier vertical brick at ~286g
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Mangmi Air Y Pro |
|---|---|
| Display | 4.2" IPS 1280x960 (4:3, 500 nits) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (Adreno 650) |
| RAM | 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64GB UFS 2.1 or 128GB UFS 3.1 + microSD |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 18W charging |
| Weight | 286g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.1 |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm, volume wheel |
| OS | Android 13 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PSP / DC
95
PS2 / GC
88
3DS
90
Portability
86
Value
92
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