KTPocket KT-R1

KTPocket KT-R1

Specification

General
Model NameKTPocket KT-R1
BrandKTPocket
Release DateJan 2023
PricePlastic
$199 (4GB + 64GB)
$229 (6GB + 128GB)
$259 (8GB + 256GB)

Metal
$249 (4GB + 64GB)
$279 (6GB + 128GB)
$309 (8GB + 256GB)

+$40 for 4G network capability (only available for plastic models with 6GB/8GB RAM)
Where to buy?*Get the Anbernic RG405M from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress


*Get the Anbernic RG405M on Amazon
Software
OSAndroid 12
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)
System
CPUMediaTek Helio G99
Cores/Threads2 x ARM Cortex A76 @ 2.2 Ghz
6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.0 Ghz
GPUMali G57 MC2
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Storage
Internal Storage Size64GB/128GB/256GB
Internal Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSD
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width169.8 mm
Height79.5 mm
Depth18.3 mm
Weight260g (Plastic)
320g (Metal)
MaterialPlastic/Metal
SpeakersStereo
Colors16 bit/Red/Grey/Orange
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity7000 mAh
Fast Charging 18 Watt (4GB RAM)/35 Watt (6GB/8GB RAM)
Avg. Battery Life (tested)8 hours
Display
Size (inches)4.5
Resolution1620 x 1080
Aspect Ratio3:2
Display TypeIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.2
Network4G (128GB & 256GB versions only)
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output
Ports1 x USB Type C
Others
Miscellaneous
Other featuresGyroscope, gravity sensor
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Sega Saturn Excellent
PlayStation 1 Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent
PlayStation 2 Average
Game Boy Advance Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Excellent
Nintendo DS Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent
Nintendo Wii Average
PlayStation 3 Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark4243
Geekbench 6Single-core: 717
Multi-core: 1940
Geekbench 5
Antutuv9: 325136
Cinebench R23
3DMark

KTPocket KT R1 is a new competitor in the retro gaming handheld space. Made by a relatively new company, the KT R1 aims to be bring lots of power at a relatively low price. Its competition will be the Retroid Pocket 3+ or the Anbernic RG505.

Pros

  • MediaTek Helio G99 is powerful enough to support 6th generation console gaming such as the PS2 or Gamecube.
  • Slightly more powerful than the Retroid Pocket 3+.
  • 3:2 1620 x 1080 screen resolution works great not only for GBA but also for 6th gen consoles.
  • 7 hours of battery life is very good.

Cons

  • Retro gaming on 6th generation console is still a hit and miss

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