MANGMI Pocket Max Hands-On: A Deep Dive into the 144Hz Android Gaming Handheld with Modular Controls

The new MANGMI Pocket Max Android handheld has officially been announced, with pre-orders opening on February 2nd and sales beginning on February 6th. This device is engineered primarily for game streaming and emulation, packing a stunning 7-inch 1080P 144Hz AMOLED display and powered by the capable Snapdragon 865 processor. Its core specifications include 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a substantial 8000 mAh battery with 27W wired charging support. Let's take a closer look at this promising new entry into the handheld gaming market.


MANGMI Pocket Max Hands-On: A Deep Dive into the 144Hz Android Gaming Handheld with Modular Controls

 

I. Design

The packaging for the MANGMI Pocket Max immediately highlights one of its key features: the magnetic modular design for the ABXY and D-pad buttons. The model reviewed here is the retro color variant, with white options also available. The device itself features a symmetrical, ergonomic design with an Xbox-style layout, offering a comfortable grip thanks to its rounded sides. It measures 254.87 x 101.06 x 17.45mm and weighs in at a solid 439g.


MANGMI Pocket Max Hands-On: A Deep Dive into the 144Hz Android Gaming Handheld with Modular Controls

 

Dominating the front is the vibrant 7-inch 1920x1080 144Hz AMOLED screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The controls feature TMR electromagnetic joysticks and Hall effect triggers for precision and durability. The standout feature is the modularity of the D-pad and ABXY buttons; players can freely swap between conductive rubber and mechanical micro-switch versions to suit their preferred tactile feedback. The device is well-equipped with ports and vents: the top houses an active cooling fan exhaust, power button, and volume keys, while the bottom includes a TF card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port. The rear of the handheld features dual back buttons and a large intake for the cooling fan.


MANGMI Pocket Max Hands-On: A Deep Dive into the 144Hz Android Gaming Handheld with Modular Controls

 

II. Gaming Performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, which features an 8-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, the Pocket Max delivers solid performance. In tests with the device plugged in and the fan at full speed, it achieved an AnTuTu score of 1,097,015. When testing with emulators like PPSSPP, classic games such as *Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories* and *Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA* run smoothly. The 7-inch AMOLED screen truly shines here, presenting these nostalgic titles with excellent clarity and vibrant colors at a native 1080p resolution.


MANGMI Pocket Max Hands-On: A Deep Dive into the 144Hz Android Gaming Handheld with Modular Controls

 

For game streaming, the device's Wi-Fi 6 support ensures a stable and fast connection. In a local network test using Steam to stream from a wired Windows PC, gameplay was fluid and responsive at 1080p, provided the game server environment was stable. This makes the Pocket Max an excellent companion for enjoying your PC library on the go within your home network.

III. Overall Experience

The MANGMI Pocket Max runs on Android 13 with the deeply customized M SPACE gaming UI. This interface is designed to operate primarily in landscape mode, creating a seamless console-like experience and avoiding the inconvenience of screen rotation when launching games. A key software feature is the quick-access sidebar, summoned by a long press of the menu button. This overlay allows for on-the-fly adjustments to system parameters, including toggling the active cooling fan, monitoring CPU/GPU/RAM usage, and configuring detailed game controls like key mapping and joystick settings.

 

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