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MANGMI AIR Y and AIR Y Pro Full Spec Sheet Finally Revealed
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MANGMI is finally showing its hand in the vertical handheld wars, and the full spec sheets for the new AIR Y and AIR Y Pro are here. After weeks of teasing, the company has confirmed what we suspected: these devices are essentially re-skinned versions of their existing successful models, just standing up instead of lying down.
The lineup splits into two distinct tiers. The base AIR Y runs on the trusty Snapdragon 662 (seen in the AIR X), while the Pro model upgrades to the more powerful Snapdragon 865 (found in the Pocket Max). Both share a compact 4.2-inch, 4:3 aspect ratio screen and active cooling, but the Pro version jumps to Android 13, offers up to 8GB of RAM, and includes stereo speakers.
Why does this matter? Because sticking with known chips keeps the door open for community-driven custom firmwares like ROCKNIX and GammaOS. It’s a smart move for retro enthusiasts who want flexibility without bleeding-edge bloat.
The real question now is price. If MANGMI lands the right number, these vertical contenders could easily overshadow upcoming rivals like the TrimUI Brick Pro U. Until pricing drops, we’re just waiting to see if vertical form factors are the future or just a cool gimmick.