TrimUI Brick Pro is now on general release globally at $99.99, giving budget retro handheld buyers a larger-screen, longer-lasting vertical device without moving above the $100 line. The release matters most to fans of the TrimUI Brick line who wanted the Game Boy-style shape but not the smaller screen and joystick-free layout.
The handheld has moved beyond its short pre-order window after TrimUI began teasing it in mid-January 2026 and opened pre-orders in late June, according to Notebookcheck. The headline is not raw performance. It is screen size, battery capacity and controls — all while keeping the familiar Allwinner A133P platform.
Buyers get a sub-$100 Brick Pro after a short pre-order window
The TrimUI Brick Pro arrives as a more premium alternative to the original TrimUI Brick, but TrimUI has not turned it into a higher-power handheld. The company reused the Allwinner A133P chipset found in the Brick and TrimUI Brick Hammer, along with 1 GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 8 GB of eMMC flash storage and support for up to 1 TB microSD cards.
For buyers, the immediate question is simple: is this an upgrade or a reshuffle?
The answer depends on what they wanted fixed. The Brick Pro does not appear to target users who were waiting for a major chipset jump. It targets users who liked the Brick concept but wanted more room on the display, more battery capacity and analogue controls in the front layout.
Pricing starts at $99.99 with or without a 64 GB microSD card. TrimUI is also selling 128 GB and 256 GB microSD card SKUs for $114.99 and $134.99, respectively. Buyers can choose Black, Grey or White finishes, and Notebookcheck reports that 10% can be taken off orders with the coupon code BPO10 at checkout.
TrimUI has also kept the build less expensive than its metal models. The Brick Pro uses an ABS and polycarbonate housing, while the company reserves an aluminium enclosure for the Brick Hammer Pro U.
The price is aggressive, but the spec strategy is conservative
At $99.99, the Brick Pro sits just below a psychologically important price line. That makes the storage-tier pricing more important: the base model is the clean budget pitch, while the larger microSD bundles push the effective purchase price higher.
The practical read is that TrimUI is selling the Brick Pro as a usability upgrade, not a silicon upgrade.
TrimUI’s hardware bet: larger display, 5,000 mAh battery and dual sticks
The biggest changes are visible before the device is turned on. TrimUI has moved from the 3.2-inch panel used in the Brick and Brick Hammer to a 3.95-inch IPS display on the Brick Pro.
The resolution stays at 1,024 x 768 pixels. That means pixel density drops from 400 PPI on the smaller models to 324 PPI on the Brick Pro, a clear trade-off: larger image, lower density.
Does that matter? For buyers, the more relevant issue may be whether the larger panel makes the vertical form factor feel less cramped. That is analysis, not a review verdict, because real display quality still needs hands-on testing.
TrimUI also swapped the 3,000 mAh battery used in the Brick and Brick Hammer for a 5,000 mAh battery in the Brick Pro. The new pack supports 5V/2A charging. Notebookcheck does not provide runtime figures, so any claim about real-world battery life would be premature.
The other major addition is a pair of Hall effect joysticks. They sit below the D-pad and ABXY buttons, in space that was previously unused on the Brick and Brick Hammer.
| Feature | TrimUI Brick / Brick Hammer | TrimUI Brick Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Allwinner A133P | Allwinner A133P |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR3 | 1 GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 8 GB eMMC | 8 GB eMMC |
| microSD support | Up to 1 TB | Up to 1 TB |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Display | 3.2-inch | 3.95-inch IPS |
| Resolution | 1,024 x 768 | 1,024 x 768 |
| Pixel density | 400 PPI | 324 PPI |
MLXIO readers tracking hardware trade-offs can compare this battery-first framing with our coverage of 8,100 mAh Vivo Y500 4G Ditches 5G for Battery Life and display-focused compromises in Key Display Bet Gets Cut From Cheaper Apple Vision Pro. Those are different product categories, but the same buyer question applies: which spec gets protected when price pressure is high?
Budget handheld makers now face a sharper TrimUI pitch
The Brick Pro gives TrimUI a clearer budget story inside its own handheld lineup. The original Brick remains the smaller option. The Brick Hammer carries the same core chipset and memory, with Notebookcheck listing the Brick Hammer at $109 on Amazon at the time of its report. The Brick Pro now adds a bigger display, a larger battery and dual joysticks while starting at $99.99.
For other budget handheld makers, the uncomfortable question is this: how much room is left for devices that skip either battery gains or extra controls at this price?
That does not mean the Brick Pro wins on performance. The reused chipset, reused RAM and reused storage suggest TrimUI is not trying to reset expectations for emulation horsepower. The company appears to be tightening the physical package around the same computing base.
That distinction matters. A larger screen can make old games easier to read, but the unchanged resolution lowers pixel density. A bigger battery can improve endurance, but Notebookcheck does not list tested runtime. Joysticks add control options, but the source does not provide hands-on impressions for comfort, accuracy or layout.
The Brick Pro’s strongest near-term signal is simpler: TrimUI is treating the sub-$100 retro handheld category as a place where buyers still care about industrial design, screen size and battery capacity, not just the processor line. The next practical test is whether reviewers find that the 5,000 mAh battery and 3.95-inch screen make the device feel meaningfully better than the Brick and Brick Hammer in daily use.
Key Takeaways
- The Brick Pro gives retro handheld buyers a larger-screen vertical device while staying under $100.
- It improves battery capacity and controls without changing the familiar Allwinner A133P platform.
- Multiple storage SKUs and a 10% coupon give buyers some flexibility on price.
