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KinHank K56

KinHank · Released Apr 2025 ·

The KinHank K56 is a 5.5 es" IPS handheld from KinHank powered by the UNISOC Tiger T620. It launched at around $150.

7.4
out of 10
$150
Launch price $150
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Pros

  • +High-resolution screen
  • +Ease of access to Android games and apps
  • +Large 5000 mAh battery
  • +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
  • +Fast and responsive navigation thanks to 6 GB of RAM
  • +The ergonomic grips make extended play more comfortable
  • +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise

Cons

  • Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
GameCubeLimited
WiiLimited
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSLimited
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnPlayable
DreamcastFull speed
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Limited
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPFull speed

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T620
CPU
Cortex-A75, 8 cores, 1.82 GHz - 2.21 GHz
GPU
Mali G57 MP1, 850 MHz
RAM
6 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
128GB UFS 2.0
Weight
307 g
Dimensions
212 x 90 x 17 mm
Cooling
Active (fan)

Display

Size
5.5″
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
Yes

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
5000 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
2
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
Yes
Hall effect sticks
Yes

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Android 14

Also plays natively: Android

No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.

Our verdict

Value8.0
Build7.7
Screen9.0
Performance5.5

The KinHank K56 is a 5.5 es" IPS handheld from KinHank powered by the UNISOC Tiger T620. It launched at around $150. It carries 6 GB of RAM and runs Android 14. Highlights include: High-resolution screen; Ease of access to Android games and apps; Large 5000 mAh battery; The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games. Trade-offs to note: Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems.