TrimUI is back in the spotlight with a new retro gaming handheld on the way. After refreshing its Brick Hammer with two new color options, the company is gearing up to launch the Smart Pro S—a more powerful spin on its popular Smart Pro.
The Smart Pro S aims squarely at better performance without breaking the budget. Inside, it swaps the Allwinner A133P for the Allwinner A523, a 22 nm chipset featuring eight ARM Cortex-A55 cores paired with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. TrimUI claims up to 2.5x the GPU performance over the previous Smart Pro, which should translate to smoother gameplay and improved emulation in more demanding titles.
To keep that performance consistent, TrimUI has added active cooling to help reduce thermal throttling during longer sessions. The controls also get an upgrade with TMR joysticks designed for improved precision and responsiveness—a welcome change for anyone who plays fast-paced platformers, fighters, or racing games.
Full specifications haven’t been revealed yet, but the essentials are already promising for a budget-friendly handheld. Pre-orders are open now at select retailers for $89.99, with color choices including black, grey, green, red, and white. A full announcement with detailed specs is expected soon.
Key takeaways:
– New Allwinner A523 chip (8x ARM Cortex-A55) with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU
– Up to 2.5x GPU performance compared to the Smart Pro
– Active cooling to maintain performance under sustained load
– TMR joysticks for more accurate control
– Priced at $89.99 with multiple color options
– Full hardware details to follow
If you’ve been looking for an affordable retro handheld with a noticeable bump in power, the TrimUI Smart Pro S looks like one to watch. Keep an eye out for the official spec sheet and early benchmarks to see exactly how much of a leap it makes over its predecessor.
