| Device | Best for | OS | Screen | Price seen |
|---|
| Miyoo Mini Plus | the smallest budget pocket handheld | Linux | 3.5-inch IPS, 640×480 (4:3) | Under US$100 (Retro Dock price band) |
| ANBERNIC RG35XX Plus | a cheap first handheld with Wi-Fi | Linux 64-bit | 3.5-inch IPS, 640×480 | US$49.99 sale price on ANBERNIC's store, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Retroid Pocket 5 | an all-rounder with a sharp OLED screen | Android 13 | 5.5-inch AMOLED, 1080p, 60fps | US$179 on the Retroid store, 15 Oct 2026 |
| AYN Thor | dual-screen games and top performance | Android 13 | 6-inch AMOLED 1080×1920 120Hz plus 3.92-inch AMOLED second screen | From US$259 (Lite) on the AYN store, 15 Oct 2026; sold as pre-order batches |