KT KT-R1
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KT KT-R1 is a gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by Helio G99 (8-core, 2.2 GHz), 4 GB RAM. Features a 4.5" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1620 x 1080). 7000 mAh battery. WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Android.
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KT KT-R1 is a gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by Helio G99 (8-core, 2.2 GHz), 4 GB RAM. Features a 4.5" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1620 x 1080). 7000 mAh battery. WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Android.
The KT KT-R1 is a horizontal Android handheld launched in 2023, built around the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. Its eight-core CPU pairs two Cortex-A76 cores with six Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0 to 2.2 GHz, alongside the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU (600–950 MHz). LPDDR4X memory comes in 4 GB, 6 GB or 8 GB configurations, while 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage can be expanded via microSD. A custom cooling system with a heatsink, vapor chamber and ventilation cutouts helps keep performance steady.
For emulation, the KT-R1 runs N64, PSP and Dreamcast at full speed, and most GameCube and Wii titles are playable. PS2 is borderline, limited to the easier-to-emulate games. The platform list also covers the classics, from Atari 2600 and Game Boy to Neo Geo, Sega Saturn, arcade via MAME, Final Burn Neo, Sega NAOMI or Atomiswave, as well as MS-DOS and ScummVM.
The 4.5-inch IPS touchscreen offers a 1620 x 1080 (FHD) resolution in a 3:2 aspect ratio, at roughly 433 ppi and 60 Hz. Tempered glass with OCA lamination delivers a crisp image and extra protection.
On the controls side, the console features Hall Effect joysticks with L3/R3, a cross D-pad, four face buttons, L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulders, plus Home and Hotkey/Menu buttons. Multiple models are available with customizable D-pad and left stick placement. Rumble, a six-axis gyroscope and front-facing stereo speakers round out the experience. The plastic or aluminum body measures 169.8 x 79.5 x 18.3 mm and weighs 260 g.
The 7000 mAh battery charges over a top-facing USB-C port, while the 3.5 mm headphone jack sits on the bottom. Connectivity includes WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C OTG, optional 4G, GPS and NFC.
Android 12 gives full freedom in choosing emulators and frontends, plus access to native Android games, Pico-8, TIC-80 or EasyRPG.
Ideal for: players who want a compact Android handheld with a sharp FHD screen, Hall Effect sticks and solid emulation up to Dreamcast, PSP and a good share of GameCube and Wii.
For emulation, the KT-R1 runs N64, PSP and Dreamcast at full speed, and most GameCube and Wii titles are playable. PS2 is borderline, limited to the easier-to-emulate games. The platform list also covers the classics, from Atari 2600 and Game Boy to Neo Geo, Sega Saturn, arcade via MAME, Final Burn Neo, Sega NAOMI or Atomiswave, as well as MS-DOS and ScummVM.
The 4.5-inch IPS touchscreen offers a 1620 x 1080 (FHD) resolution in a 3:2 aspect ratio, at roughly 433 ppi and 60 Hz. Tempered glass with OCA lamination delivers a crisp image and extra protection.
On the controls side, the console features Hall Effect joysticks with L3/R3, a cross D-pad, four face buttons, L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulders, plus Home and Hotkey/Menu buttons. Multiple models are available with customizable D-pad and left stick placement. Rumble, a six-axis gyroscope and front-facing stereo speakers round out the experience. The plastic or aluminum body measures 169.8 x 79.5 x 18.3 mm and weighs 260 g.
The 7000 mAh battery charges over a top-facing USB-C port, while the 3.5 mm headphone jack sits on the bottom. Connectivity includes WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C OTG, optional 4G, GPS and NFC.
Android 12 gives full freedom in choosing emulators and frontends, plus access to native Android games, Pico-8, TIC-80 or EasyRPG.
Ideal for: players who want a compact Android handheld with a sharp FHD screen, Hall Effect sticks and solid emulation up to Dreamcast, PSP and a good share of GameCube and Wii.
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- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Model
- Helio G99
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 600 - 950 MHz
- Capacity
- 4GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.67
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 7000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- D-Pad
- Cross
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
- Additional Features
- Ambient Light, Customizable left stick placement (multiple models), Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gravity Sensing, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble, Six-Axis Gyroscope
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile Network
- 4G (optional)
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Body Material
- Plastic or Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Vapor chamber, Ventilation cutouts
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Model
- Helio G99
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 600 - 950 MHz
- Capacity
- 4GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.67
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 7000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- D-Pad
- Cross
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
- Additional Features
- Ambient Light, Customizable left stick placement (multiple models), Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gravity Sensing, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble, Six-Axis Gyroscope
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile Network
- 4G (optional)
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Body Material
- Plastic or Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Vapor chamber, Ventilation cutouts
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Model
- Helio G99
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 600 - 950 MHz
- Capacity
- 6GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.67
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 7000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- D-Pad
- Cross
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
- Additional Features
- Ambient Light, Customizable left stick placement (multiple models), Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gravity Sensing, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble, Six-Axis Gyroscope
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile Network
- 4G (optional)
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Body Material
- Plastic or Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Vapor chamber, Ventilation cutouts
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Model
- Helio G99
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 600 - 950 MHz
- Capacity
- 6GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.67
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 7000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- D-Pad
- Cross
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
- Additional Features
- Ambient Light, Customizable left stick placement (multiple models), Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gravity Sensing, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble, Six-Axis Gyroscope
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile Network
- 4G (optional)
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Body Material
- Plastic or Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Vapor chamber, Ventilation cutouts
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Model
- Helio G99
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 600 - 950 MHz
- Capacity
- 8GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.67
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 7000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- D-Pad
- Cross
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
- Additional Features
- Ambient Light, Customizable left stick placement (multiple models), Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gravity Sensing, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble, Six-Axis Gyroscope
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile Network
- 4G (optional)
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Body Material
- Plastic or Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Vapor chamber, Ventilation cutouts
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Model
- Helio G99
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 600 - 950 MHz
- Capacity
- 8GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.67
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 7000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- D-Pad
- Cross
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
- Additional Features
- Ambient Light, Customizable left stick placement (multiple models), Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gravity Sensing, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble, Six-Axis Gyroscope
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile Network
- 4G (optional)
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Body Material
- Plastic or Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Vapor chamber, Ventilation cutouts
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Model
- Helio G99
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 600 - 950 MHz
- Capacity
- 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.67
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 7000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- D-Pad
- Cross
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
- Additional Features
- Ambient Light, Customizable left stick placement (multiple models), Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gravity Sensing, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble, Six-Axis Gyroscope
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB-C OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile Network
- 4G (optional)
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Body Material
- Plastic or Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Vapor chamber, Ventilation cutouts
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- hall effect joysticks
- vapor chamber cooling
- sharp 1620x1080 touchscreen
- 7000 mAh battery
- customizable stick and d-pad layouts
- optional 4G
Cons
- PS2 emulation barely playable
- only some GameCube and Wii titles struggle-free
- 60 Hz refresh rate
- base model limited to 4 GB RAM
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Compliance & Safety
KT KT-R1 — 2 marks declared by manufacturer
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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