TRIMUI Smart – A Tiny Pocket-Sized Retro Handheld with WiFi for Under $30!

P'Nick
Jul 3, 2025
3 min read

Hey fam! 👋

It’s P’Nick here again, and today let’s talk about a cute little handheld that won’t hurt your wallet: the TRIMUI Smart.

If you’ve been looking for something super compact but still capable of running a nice selection of retro games, this might just be your next pocket companion. Let’s dive in!

🖥️ Screen and Display Quality

The TRIMUI Smart features a 2.4-inch IPS screen with a 320x240 resolution.

Now, that may sound small compared to some of the bigger devices we’ve reviewed, but honestly, for retro games like NES, Game Boy, or SNES, this resolution is more than enough.

The screen is bright, the colors are decent, and for pixel art games, it actually feels very authentic.

🎮 Controls and Buttons

This little guy comes with:

A 4-way D-pad
A/B/X/Y face buttons
Start, Select, and Function buttons
Two small shoulder buttons (L and R) on the top

The buttons have a soft tactile feel, and while the device doesn’t have L2/R2 or dual analog sticks (this isn’t a PS1/PSP powerhouse), the controls are more than enough for 8-bit and 16-bit retro gaming.

💾 OS and Game Support

The TRIMUI Smart runs on a custom Linux-based operating system, designed for simplicity.

Supports multiple retro systems like NES, SNES, GBA, Game Boy, Sega Master System, Game Gear, and more.
No games come preloaded by default, so you’ll need to add your own ROMs, but it’s a simple drag-and-drop process.
You can purchase a version that comes with a 64GB microSD card with ROMs for a bit extra if you prefer.

🔌 Connectivity & Features

WiFi built-in: This allows for simple online updates and easy file transfers over the network (if you’re comfortable with that sort of thing).
Bluetooth 4.0: Not common for a device this cheap!
USB-C charging port: Big plus in this price range.
You can connect it to your PC via USB for file transfers.
Supports external controllers via USB OTG, though with its small screen you may not
need that much.

🔋 Battery Life

The TRIMUI Smart has a small battery (around 1000mAh depending on production batch), but because the device uses low power components, you can still expect around 2–3 hours of continuous playtime.

🎨 Color Options

Here are the color choices:

Black with black buttons
White with grey buttons
Yellow with grey buttons
Green with grey buttons

Each has its own cute charm and personality. The yellow and green ones are especially fun if you want something bright in your pocket.

📦 What’s in the Box?

1 x TRIMUI Smart handheld
1 x USB-C charging/data cable
1 x User manual(No microSD card included unless you select that option during checkout)

💰 Current Price and Purchase Links

The base version without games or SD card is currently about US $28.38.

👉 Non-affiliate link: Buy on AliExpress

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✅ Who is this for?

If you want something cheap, ultra-portable, and fun for classic gaming on the go, or just want to have a retro handheld in your backpack or pocket at all times, this is a great choice.