We looked at every handheld in our catalogue with a known release date — 15 devices across 2023–2025— and averaged the headline specs by launch year. It’s a read on where handhelds are heading, computed straight from verified specs. (Averages reflect the devices we track, not the entire market.)
| Year | Devices | 3DMark Time Spy | RAM | Battery | Brightness | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 3,040 | 16GB | 53Wh | 520nits | $789 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3,140 | 18GB | 54Wh | 550nits | $799 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3,413 | 24GB | 70Wh | 499nits | $889 |
Method: mean of each spec across the catalogue devices released that year (years with fewer than 5 tracked devices are omitted). Specs are validated from manufacturer sources — see how we score. Analysis by the Let’s Compare Data Engine.