KT Pocket KT-R1Retro / Emulation
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KT Pocket KT-R1
KT Pocket · Released Jul 2023 ·
The KT Pocket KT-R1 is a 4.5" IPS handheld from KT Pocket powered by the MediaTek Helio G99. It launched at around $170.
7.1
out of 10
$170
Launch price $170
Pros
- +Large 7000 mAh battery for long play sessions
- +High-resolution screen
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Ideal 3:2 aspect ratio for Game Boy Advance
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Can't be connected to external monitors
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
GameCubePlayable
WiiPlayable
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)
- MediaTek Helio G99
- CPU
- Cortex-A76, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 2.2 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G57 MC2, 600 - 950 MHz
- RAM
- 4 LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 64 Internal
- Weight
- 260 g
- Dimensions
- 169.8 x 79.5 x 18.3 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 4.5″
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 7000 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 1
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- Yes
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Our verdict
Value8.0
Build5.1
Screen9.0
Performance5.7
The KT Pocket KT-R1 is a 4.5" IPS handheld from KT Pocket powered by the MediaTek Helio G99. It launched at around $170. It carries 4 of RAM and runs Android 12. Highlights include: Large 7000 mAh battery for long play sessions; High-resolution screen; Ease of access to Android games and apps; Ideal 3:2 aspect ratio for Game Boy Advance. Trade-offs to note: Can't be connected to external monitors.