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Arc X1 gaming handheld official with 120Hz screen, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2

The Arc X1 gaming handheld is now official, bringing Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 power, OwlOS software, and a 7-inch 120Hz display. Early buyers can get it for INR 29,500 (~₱19,400), while retail pricing is set at INR 33,500 (~₱22,000) starting October 2.

The device runs on Qualcomm’s 4nm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip with Kryo CPU and Adreno A22 GPU. It comes with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, expandable up to 1TB. Custom Android-based OwlOS handles the software side.

ARC X1

The Arc X1 comes with a 7-inch LTPS LCD with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, 500 nits of brightness, and full sRGB coverage. Controls include TMR analog sticks, Hall-effect triggers, microswitch buttons, and dual LRA haptics. The handheld also supports modular repairability with replaceable parts.

Other features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.1, stereo speakers, and noise-cancelling microphones. The 9,300mAh battery supports 27W PD fast charging and includes a limiter to reduce long-term wear. The unit weighs between 450 and 500 grams.

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Reservations are open. Regular pre-orders start October 2 at the higher retail price.

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