{"id":363034,"date":"2026-07-17T10:34:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/?p=363034"},"modified":"2026-07-17T10:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:34:57","slug":"mangmi-air-x-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/mangmi-air-x-review\/","title":{"rendered":"MANGMI AIR X review: is this budget Android handheld worth buying?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the MANGMI AIR X?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> is a budget Android gaming handheld with a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen, built-in controls, Android 14 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 hardware. It is designed for portable Android games, cloud gaming, game streaming and retro emulation in a compact handheld form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This MANGMI AIR X review looks at whether a lower-cost Android handheld can still deliver a strong day-to-day gaming experience. The AIR X sits in the budget end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-category\/retro-game-console\/\">Android gaming handheld<\/a> market, so the main question is not whether it beats premium devices, but whether it gives enough performance, battery life and comfort for the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testing conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Device: MANGMI AIR X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating system: Android 14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPU: Adreno 610<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory and storage: 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB eMMC storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display: 5.5-inch IPS touchscreen, 1920&#215;1080, 60Hz, 400 nits, 100% sRGB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items tested: AnTuTu, Geekbench 5, Geekbench 6, 3DMark, Android games, NetherSX2, Azahar and Vita3K<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery test: AnTuTu loop, full brightness, max fan, performance profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooling test: Quiet, balanced and extreme fan profiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MANGMI AIR X Review Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MANGMI AIR X Review Budget Android gaming handheld\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-RMmaI6zaco?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MANGMI AIR X overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> measures around 8.01 x 3.4 x 0.66 inches (203.47 x 87.39 x 16.80 mm). It weighs around 286g (0.6 lbs), and is available in White, Black and Retro GB case colours. The size is one of the key strengths in this MANGMI AIR X review. It is not too bulky, it feels comfortable in the hands, and it is light enough to carry in a bag or jacket pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X with 5.2&quot; display\" class=\"wp-image-363819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Dimensions.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X with 5.2&#8243; display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 5.5-inch IPS touchscreen display has a 1920&#215;1080 resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate, with 400 nits brightness and 100% sRGB coverage. On a screen this size, full HD looks sharp, text is clear, colours are strong, and the panel is well suited to both Android games and retro emulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The touchscreen is also useful outside of games. Navigating Android 14, changing settings, installing apps and using launcher menus feels natural for an Android gaming device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On either side of the display you have a D-Pad, LED-lit analogue sticks and standard gaming buttons. Towards the lower areas are two sets of smaller buttons for Back and Home, plus Select and Start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"363820\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X Bottom View\" class=\"wp-image-363820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Bottom-View.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X Bottom View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"363821\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X Top View\" class=\"wp-image-363821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Top-View.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X Top View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the bottom are a covered Micro SD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack and a <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/i-o-video\/1x-usb-3-1-type-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/i-o-video\/1x-usb-3-1-type-c\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USB-C port<\/a> for charging and external storage. On the top are left and right shoulder buttons and Hall effect triggers, while the right side has the volume buttons and power button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The back of the handheld has a fan grille and contoured areas to provide extra grip. For a budget gaming Android handheld, the physical layout is practical and easy to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X Back View\" class=\"wp-image-363822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-View.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X Back View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overall size of the Air X is good, not too bulky and is comfortable to hold in your hands. It's also very light and easy to carry in a bag or jacket pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" style=\"background-color:#9fb526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALREADY DECIDED? ORDER THE MANGMI AIR X HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MANGMI AIR X technical specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> features the Qualcomm <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/processor-cpu-model\/snapdragon-662\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/processor-cpu-model\/snapdragon-662\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snapdragon 662<\/a>, also known as the SM6115. It has four cores running up to 2.1GHz, paired with the Adreno 610 GPU running up to 1050MHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage. You can expand the storage with a Micro SD card, which is important if you plan to keep larger Android games, media or emulation libraries on the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For wireless communication there is <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/wi-fi\/5\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/wi-fi\/5\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wi-Fi 5<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/bluetooth\/5\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/bluetooth\/5\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluetooth 5.0<\/a>. That gives the AIR X enough connectivity for downloads, Bluetooth controllers, headphones and game streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery life tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powering the AIR X is a 5,000mAh battery with support for up to 15W charging. In our battery test, running AnTuTu on a loop with full screen brightness, max fan and the performance profile, we got around 4 hours and 30 minutes of battery life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a strong result for this class of Android gaming console. Average usage should be higher, with around 9 hours possible depending on brightness, game demand, fan mode and wireless use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fan noise and temperature tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our fan noise tests, we measured around 40dB on the quiet fan setting and around 50dB on the extreme setting. The balanced fan setting is fine for most usage, giving a good mix of cooling and noise control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Front-Thermals.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-id=\"363044\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Front-Thermals.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X Front Thermals\" class=\"wp-image-363044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Front-Thermals.jpg 240w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Front-Thermals-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X Front Thermals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-Thermals.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-id=\"363043\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-Thermals.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X Back Thermals\" class=\"wp-image-363043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-Thermals.jpg 240w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Back-Thermals-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X Back Thermals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temperatures were also good. We saw a high of around 51\u00b0C on the display and a lower average of around 45\u00b0C elsewhere, which is very cool for a small active-cooled Android gaming device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>MANGMI AIR X<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Processor<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/processor-cpu-brand\/qualcomm\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/processor-cpu-brand\/qualcomm\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qualcomm<\/a> Snapdragon 662 SM6115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GPU<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/graphics-gpu-model\/adreno-610\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/graphics-gpu-model\/adreno-610\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adreno 610<\/a>, up to 1050MHz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RAM<\/td><td>4GB <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/memory-ram-technology\/lpddr4x\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/memory-ram-technology\/lpddr4x\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LPDDR4x<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage<\/td><td>64GB <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/storage-technology\/emmc\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/storage-technology\/emmc\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eMMC<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expandable storage<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/storage-expansion\/1x-micro-sd-card-slot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/storage-expansion\/1x-micro-sd-card-slot\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micro SD card<\/a> support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display<\/td><td>5.5-inch IPS touchscreen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>1920&#215;1080<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Refresh rate<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/refresh-rate\/60hz\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/refresh-rate\/60hz\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60Hz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brightness<\/td><td>400 nits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colour coverage<\/td><td>100% sRGB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating system<\/td><td>Android 14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Battery<\/td><td>5,000mAh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charging<\/td><td>Up to 15W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wireless<\/td><td>Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>Around 286g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System benchmarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> review, we compared the handheld with similar specification devices and the more powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-pocket-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI Pocket MAX<\/a>. The AIR X is not trying to be the fastest Android handheld in the category, but the results show where it fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antutu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>MODEL<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">SCORE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Anbernic ARC-D<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">113,718<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">412,213<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">412,198<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MANGMI AIR X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">256,886<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MANGMI Pocket Max<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,049,921<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In AnTuTu, the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> scores 256,886, placing it above the Anbernic ARC-D by around 126%. It sits behind the AYANEO Pocket Micro models, which are about 60% faster, while the MANGMI Pocket MAX remains in a much higher performance class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geekbench 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Geekbench 5 Single Core<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Geekbench 5 Multi Core<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Anbernic ARC-D<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">154<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">461<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">543<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,784<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">545<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,787<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MANGMI AIR X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">315<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,236<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Geekbench 5, the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> scores 315 single-core and 1,236 multi-core. That puts it well ahead of the Anbernic ARC-D, especially in multi-core, while sitting around 42% behind the AYANEO Pocket Micro models in single-core and about 31% behind in multi-core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geekbench 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Geekbench 6 Single Core<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Geekbench 6 Multi Core<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">721<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">2,017<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">724<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">2,031<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MANGMI AIR X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">340<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,119<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MANGMI Pocket Max<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,205<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">3,388<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Geekbench 6, the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> scores 340 single-core and 1,119 multi-core. It trails the AYANEO Pocket Micro models by around 53% in single-core and 45% in multi-core, while the MANGMI Pocket MAX sits far ahead as the higher-performance option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3DMARK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Sling Shot<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Wild Life Extreme<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Anbernic ARC-D<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">865<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">3,574<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">347<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">3,601<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">347<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MANGMI AIR X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,980<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MANGMI Pocket Max<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">9,999<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,225<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 3DMark, the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> scores 1,980 in Slingshot and 115 in Wild Life Extreme. That is over double the Anbernic ARC-D in Slingshot, but it sits around 45% behind the AYANEO Pocket Micro models, with a larger gap in the more demanding Wild Life Extreme test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benchmark section of this MANGMI AIR X review shows a clear pattern. The AIR X is a decent budget Android gaming device, but it is not aimed at buyers who need premium performance for demanding 3D Android games or high-end emulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MANGMI AIR X software overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> runs <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/operating-system\/android-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/operating-system\/android-14\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android 14<\/a>, which is good to see on a budget Android handheld. By default, it uses a standard Android home screen with extra pages if you have many apps installed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Android 14 on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Android-14-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Android 14 on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also have the option of MANGMI\u2019s own game launcher. As we mentioned in our <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/mangmi-pocket-max-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/mangmi-pocket-max-review\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI Pocket MAX review<\/a>, it is functional, but there are still some issues with games not being recognised or ending up in the wrong category. <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/brands\/mangmi\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-attribute\/brands\/mangmi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI<\/a> is working on the launcher and providing software updates. For now, it is usable, but some users may still prefer a different Android frontend depending on how they organise their games.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X Handheld Settings\" class=\"wp-image-363824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Handheld-Settings.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X Handheld Settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the settings, there is a handheld settings menu where you can configure joystick settings, LED settings, power saving, system updates and software updates. This gives the AIR X a more console-like feel than a standard Android phone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"MANGMI Air X Screen Overlay\" class=\"wp-image-363825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANGMI-Air-X-Screen-Overlay.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MANGMI Air X Screen Overlay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holding the Home button for a second or two brings up the overlay. From here, you can quickly access the performance overlay, performance modes, fan speed, controller settings, screenshots, screen recording and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a budget gaming Android handheld, this extra overlay is useful. It means you can make quick changes without leaving the game or digging through Android menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Android gaming performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Android gaming performance is best suited to light and mid-range games. In this <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> review, we had no issues with our usual mid-performance games such as Metal Slug, and lighter titles run well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More demanding Android games can show slowdowns, which is expected from the Snapdragon 662. Anything up to less demanding first-person shooters should generally be fine, but heavier titles will need realistic expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Vampire Survivors on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vampire-Survivors-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vampire Survivors on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The built-in screen mapping software works well enough, although it is basic compared with some rival systems. Profiles can be downloaded online if they have been shared, and mapping virtual buttons to the physical controls is quick.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Key mapping on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Key-mapping-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Key mapping on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AIR X<\/a> useful as an Android gaming console for games that do not support physical controls natively. It also helps the device feel more flexible than a phone with a separate controller attached. As an Android gaming device, the AIR X is strongest when paired with games that match the hardware. It is best for 2D games, retro-inspired Android titles, cloud gaming, streaming and lighter 3D games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emulation performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> is not the fastest Android emulator handheld, it is still useful for retro gaming. In this MANGMI AIR X review, we were able to run everything up to the PlayStation 1 era with no issues at all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"DuckStation PS1 emulator on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DuckStation-PS1-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DuckStation PS1 emulator on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes it a solid choice for users who mainly want classic home console, arcade and early 3D gaming. For a compact Android gaming console, that level of emulation performance is a good match for the price point. Lets see where we stand with more demanding emulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NetherSX2<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"NetherSX2 PS2 emulator on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NetherSX2-PS2-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NetherSX2 PS2 emulator on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We got very mixed results with PS2 emulation. It depends on the emulator version, GPU drivers and settings used. With NetherSX2, Gran Turismo ran below 60 FPS in our test. Some lighter PS2 games may be playable with settings changes, but PS2 is not the main strength of this gaming Android handheld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Azahar<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Azahar emulator on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Azahar-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Azahar emulator on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 3D dual-screen emulator Azahar performed better. Many games ran at good speeds, though more demanding titles can slow down during shader caching on first play. After shaders have cached, performance can improve. Overall, Azahar runs well enough to be a useful extra on the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a>, provided you accept that not every game will be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vita3K<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Vita3K emulator on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vita3K-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vita3K emulator on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vita3k.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vita3k.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vita3K<\/a> performance was mixed. Lower-demanding games reached full frame rates, while more demanding games could show shader caching issues and may not reach full speed even after first play. Lowering the resolution and adjusting settings can help. Still, Vita emulation should be treated as a bonus rather than a guaranteed reason to buy the AIR X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the emulation section of this <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> review is simple. You can expect strong results up to the PlayStation 1 era, while newer systems vary by title and settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our verdict - is the MANGMI AIR X worth buying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short answer: The MANGMI AIR X is worth considering if you want a budget Android handheld for retro emulation, light to medium Android games, cloud gaming and portable everyday play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: Buyers who want a compact and affordable Android gaming console with a sharp screen, Android 14, built-in controls and solid PS1-era emulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not ideal for: Users who want high-end Android gaming, consistent PS2 emulation, demanding Vita emulation or premium benchmark performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current status: Budget Android gaming handheld with good portability, modern Android software and realistic entry-level performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 8\/10 - based on supplied DROIX hands-on testing and benchmark results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphin emulator on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dolphin-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dolphin emulator on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> is a decent budget-range Android handheld that offers a good mix of portability, display quality, battery life and everyday gaming performance. It is not designed to challenge the fastest Android handhelds, but it does not need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For buyers looking for a lower-cost Android gaming device, the AIR X covers the basics well. It handles lighter Android games, supports key mapping, offers a sharp 1080p display and provides reliable emulation up to the PlayStation 1 era.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"PPSSPP emulator on the MANGMI Air X\" class=\"wp-image-363833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PPSSPP-emulator-on-the-MANGMI-Air-X.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PPSSPP emulator on the MANGMI Air X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This MANGMI AIR X review also shows where the limits are. More demanding Android games and newer emulators can vary, so this is best for users who understand the budget positioning. Alternatively, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-pocket-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-pocket-max\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI Pocket MAX<\/a> if you want a more powerful handheld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a compact gaming Android handheld for retro titles, casual Android gaming and travel-friendly play, the AIR X is worth a look. You can learn more about handhelds in the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product-category\/retro-game-console\/\">Android Gaming Handheld<\/a> category, and buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> from DROIX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" style=\"background-color:#9fb526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE &amp; ORDER THE MANGMI AIR X HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the MANGMI AIR X good for Android gaming?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> is good for lighter and mid-range Android gaming, but it is not aimed at the most demanding Android titles. In our testing, games such as Metal Slug ran well, while heavier games could show slowdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the MANGMI AIR X good for emulation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MANGMI AIR X is good for emulation up to the PlayStation 1 era, with newer systems giving mixed results. PS2, 3DS and Vita performance depends heavily on the game, emulator, drivers and settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the MANGMI AIR X have a good screen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> has a sharp 5.5-inch IPS touchscreen with a 1920&#215;1080 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness and 100% sRGB coverage. It is one of the stronger features of the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the MANGMI AIR X portable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.eu\/sl\/product\/mangmi-air-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANGMI AIR X<\/a> is very portable thanks to its compact body and roughly 286g weight. It is light enough to carry in a bag or jacket pocket, making it useful for travel and commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I buy the MANGMI AIR X or a more powerful Android handheld?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should buy the MANGMI AIR X if you want a lower-cost Android gaming handheld for retro gaming, lighter Android games and portability. 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