Five Newer Vertical Handhelds Worth Buying in 2026
Vertical handhelds are small, light and easy to pocket. This list covers newer models from 2025 and 2026. If you want older favorites too, see our Top 5 Vertical list.
At a glance
- Anbernic RG-477V (~$220)
- Retroid Pocket Classic (~$120)
- Mangmi Air Y (~$95)
- TRIMUI Brick Pro (~$95)
- Anbernic RG Rotate (~$85)
Vertical handhelds
These have a tall screen above the controls, like a Game Boy. The range here covers 3.5" to 4.7" screens and weights from 167g to 334g, so check what you want to play before you decide.
| Anbernic RG-477V | Retroid Pocket Classic | Mangmi Air Y | TRIMUI Brick Pro | Anbernic RG Rotate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$220 | ~$120 | ~$95 | ~$95 | ~$85 |
| Screen | 4.7", 4:3, 1280 x 960, 120Hz, LTPS | 3.92", 31:27, 1240 x 1080, 60Hz, AMOLED | 4.2", 4:3, 1280 x 960, 60Hz, IPS | 3.95", 4:3, 1024 x 768, 60Hz, IPS | 3.5", 1:1, 720 x 720, 60Hz, IPS |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Allwinner A133 Plus | UNISOC Tiger T618 |
| Battery | 5,500mAh | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh | 2,000mAh |
| Weight | 334g | 223g | 279g | 236g | 167g |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Linux | Android 12 |
Our ranked picks
Anbernic RG-477VMost Powerful
A 4.7" 4:3 120Hz screen with a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 and 8GB of RAM for about $220. It is the strongest vertical handheld here.
- Released: Dec 2025
- Price: ~$220
- Screen: 4.7", 4:3, 1280 x 960, 120Hz, LTPS
- Chip / RAM: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8 GB
- Battery: 5,500mAh
- Weight: 334g
- OS: Android 14
Retroid Pocket ClassicBest Screen
A 3.92" AMOLED with a Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, 4GB of RAM and a 5,000mAh battery for about $120. It is light at 223g.
- Released: Apr 2025
- Price: ~$120
- Screen: 3.92", 31:27, 1240 x 1080, 60Hz, AMOLED
- Chip / RAM: Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 / 4 GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Weight: 223g
- OS: Android 14
Mangmi Air YBudget Android
A 4.2" 1280×960 IPS screen, Snapdragon 662 and Android 14 for about $95.
- Released: Aug 2026
- Price: ~$95
- Screen: 4.2", 4:3, 1280 x 960, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 / 3 GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Weight: 279g
- OS: Android 14
TRIMUI Brick ProBudget Linux
A 3.95" 1024×768 IPS screen, Linux and a 5,000mAh battery for about $95. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
- Released: Jun 2026
- Price: ~$95
- Screen: 3.95", 4:3, 1024 x 768, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: Allwinner A133 Plus / 1 GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Weight: 236g
- OS: Linux
Anbernic RG RotateSquare Screen
A 3.5" 720×720 square screen on Android 12 for about $85. It has a 2,000mAh battery, the smallest here, and your link opens the Amazon page directly.
- Released: May 2026
- Price: ~$85
- Screen: 3.5", 1:1, 720 x 720, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: UNISOC Tiger T618 / 3 GB
- Battery: 2,000mAh
- Weight: 167g
- OS: Android 12
Frequently asked questions
Which is the most powerful?
The Anbernic RG-477V, with a Dimensity 8300 chip and 8GB of RAM.
Which is the lightest?
The Anbernic RG Rotate at 167g.
Which have a Linux operating system?
The TRIMUI Brick Pro runs Linux. The others run Android.
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About these specs
We have not tested these handhelds ourselves. Specs and prices come from our handheld database, which collects published specifications, so they can differ from the current listing. Buttons open the Amazon listing, or an Amazon search when we do not have a direct link. Some devices are sold by third-party sellers, so check the seller and the return policy before you order.