'Project Canis' is the name that is recently circulating in multiple leaks and in industry discussions for leaking the info of dockable PlayStation handheld product which is PS6. The core idea is straightforward, a lightweight and portable device built around a custom AMD APU that can run PlayStation titles natively while also docking to provide higher performance and TV output with much like Nintendo’s Switch, but aimed squarely at PlayStation's core AAA ecosystem. The strongest reporting is linking this hardware together comes from the leaker channel "Moore's Law Is Dead" and other outlets that have covered MLID's analysis and alleged internal AMD/partner slides. Those sources claim that 'Sony' is building two related APUs, one for the home PS6 and a second "Canis" APU for a handheld companion.
Several tech and gaming sites that following these leaks report that the handheld will use AMD Zen-6 CPU cores and RDNA-5 style GPU elements, targeting handheld clocks in the low-power range, and offering a docked performance uplift when attached to a base. The leaks also claim backward compatibility is a priority, meaning the handheld would be able to run PS4 and PS5 titles (though sometimes with reduced resolution or settings) and that Sony may push developers to include low-power modes to support smoother performance on the portable. Most importantly, none of this details has been officially confirmed by Sony. Until Sony issues an official announcement, we need to treat "Project Canis" as a well-sourced rumor which is very interesting.
Product's Features and Design:-
According to available leaked data, this portable PlayStation handheld is a dockable for TV play and higher clocks. Leaks also describe 'Canis' as the handheld APU counterpart to a main PS6 APU (which is often codenamed "Orion"). Reports suggest that an AMD-designed APU using Zen-6 CPU cores and RDNA-5 GPU compute units, optimized for a low-power mobile envelope. Leaks also vary on exact counts, examples claim between 12–20 RDNA-5 CUs and a small number of high-efficiency CPU cores to handle the OS. Rumors mention LPDDR5/LPDDR5X memory at very high speeds (e.g., 7500–8533 MT/s ranges in some writeups) and M.2 or fast internal storage plus MicroSD/MicroSD Express expansion. Exact RAM size is still unconfirmed.
Talking about its performance, rumours mention that this handheld rasterization could sit around 0.4–0.6× a PS5 in some scenarios, with docked clocks boosting GPU performance significantly. However, reported docked boost numbers vary between sources so there is no exact info about it. Many outlets also note it would likely outperform existing PC handhelds like the recent "ROG Ally" in some metrics if the leaks are accurate. There are also indications that Sony’s push for "low power" modes on PS5 could serve as groundwork for supporting a handheld. The docking concept appears repeatedly in many leaks where a dock that raises clocks or voltage or provides a direct output is part of the rumor. Whether it supplies extra GPU power or simply increases clocks is still totally unclear. By the way, no official images of the PS6 handheld exist.
Basic Details of PS6 Handheld:-
A number of the leaks place manufacturing or mass production in mid-to-late 2027 with a commercial release in late 2027 or early 2028. Multiple tech outlets repeating the MLID leaks use 2027 as the target year for the launch of this product. Some outlets and regional reports estimate a $399–$499 retail price in order to compete with "Nintendo" and mid/high-end PC handhelds. Other commentators point out that premium handhelds can be much expensive, and price is still speculative. The $399–$499 price appears commonly in price-guess articles. There is no leaked, reliable Bill-of-Materials (BOM) cost for Project Canis in the public leaks.
What’s Still Unconfirmed?
Even after understanding the recent leak, we should also remember that Sony has not yet confirmed a commercial name, branding or whether it'll be called a "PS6 Handheld" or anything else. Multiple reports point to 2027, but no official launch window has been set by Sony. Exact CPU core counts, GPU CU counts, memory bus width, storage type and capacity, battery life figures, and cooling design remain unverified for now. What do you guys think of this leak? Is Sony indeed developing PS6 handheld according to you? Let us know your answers in the comments.