KT Pocket
KT-R1
- Price
- $170
- OS
- Android 12
- Released
- Jul 2023
- Up to
- Wii
- Screen
- 4.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 260 grams
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Device comparison
KT Pocket KT-R1 vs. KinHank K59
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- K59
- More portable
- KT-R1
- Newer model
- K59
Main differences
- KinHank K59 has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1.
- KinHank K59 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- KT Pocket KT-R1 is roughly 29% smaller and 15% lighter.
- KinHank K59 runs Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12.
- KinHank K59 is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, N64, PS1; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
Details
KinHank
K59
- Price
- $163
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Feb 2026
- Up to
- Wii
- Screen
- 5.5 inches IPS
- Weight
- 307 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | KT-R1 | K59 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 | $163 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| Screen | 4.5 inch | 5.5 inches |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1620 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| CPU | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4, 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4X | 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 64, 128, or 256 GB UFS2.1, | Internal 128 GB UFS 2.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 260 grams | 307 grams |
| Dimensions | 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm | 212 mm x 90 mm x 17 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | Yes |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- KT-R1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- KT-R1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- K59 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- KT-R1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- K59 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- KT-R1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K59 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- KT-R1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- K59 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- KT-R1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K59 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- KT-R1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K59 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- KT-R1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- K59 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- KT-R1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K59 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the KT Pocket KT-R1 and the KinHank K59?
- KinHank K59 has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1. KinHank K59 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KT Pocket KT-R1 is roughly 29% smaller and 15% lighter. KinHank K59 runs Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12. KinHank K59 is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, N64, PS1; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
- Which is cheaper, the KT Pocket KT-R1 or the KinHank K59?
- The KinHank K59 is the cheaper of the two at around $163, roughly $7 less than the KT Pocket KT-R1 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the KT Pocket KT-R1 or the KinHank K59?
- The KinHank K59 is the newer model, released in 2026.
