Ayaneo Pocket S leaks: Everything you need to know
AyaneoAyaneo’s upcoming Android handheld gaming console will be called Pocket S, according to leaks. Here’s everything you need to know, including the release date, specs, features, price, and more.
Ayaneo has created quite a name for itself by releasing a bunch of handheld gaming consoles over the year. These consoles, available across the price range, take on the likes of Nintendo Switch, Valve’s Steam Deck, and more.
The company now has a couple of upcoming handheld gaming consoles ready to launch. These Android-powered consoles are named Ayaneo Pocket Air and a leaked handheld named the Pocket S. While the Pocket Air will be affordable, the Pocket S will allegedly have more powerful internals and carry a higher price tag.
We’ve scoured the internet to bring every bit of important information about the Ayaneo Pocket S that you need to know. Let’s dive straight in.
Ayaneo Pocket S release rumors
AyaneoThe Ayaneo Pocket S will launch in December 2023. While the company has not yet revealed the exact launch date, it did announce that the upcoming Android gaming console will arrive by the end of the year.
Its closest competitor, the Ayn Odin 2, which started selling via a crowdfunding campaign yesterday, is also expected to begin shipping from December onwards.
Meanwhile, Pocket Air, Ayaneo’s first-ever Android handheld, was announced in July, but its crowdfunding campaign is yet to go live.
Ayaneo Pocket S price rumors
AyaneoAccording to current leaks and rumors, the Ayaneo Pocket S will be a premium product. The company aims to make a “King of Android handhelds” and is expected to be priced accordingly.
The company has already stated that while it is aware of the recent announcements from the competition, the BOM or “bill of materials” of Pocket Air and Pocket S quite high. This directly translates to premium pricing, especially as the Pocket S seems to be using an all-new shell.
Among the two variants, the Ayaneo Pocket Air could be cheaper, while the Pocket S could be priced similarly to an Android flagship product.
Ayaneo Pocket S design leaks
AyaneoNot much is known about the potential features and design of the Ayaneo Pocket S. However, based on some exclusive details, the Pocket S will carry a premium smartphone-like finish. It is expected to have flat edges, a metal build, and we suspect there might be a slightly curved display, which we’re used to seeing on premium phones.
The Ayaneo Pocket S might come in several color options, including White and Black, and seems to feature down-firing speakers. The Pocket S is expected to maintain a modern smartphone-like slim profile.
Ayaneo Pocket S rumored specs & features
AyaneoThe Ayaneo Pocket S will feature a Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset. The Pocket S will be the first gaming handheld with Snapdragon’s latest mobile gaming-focused chip.
Though initial rumors hinted that the Pocket S might sport a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile SoC, the company announced its collaboration with Snapdragon right after the new chipsets were announced.
While we’re yet to compare the performance of these two SoCs, Snapdragon has hinted that the new gaming chip is optimized for gaming handhelds and is designed to offer sustained performance even after long gaming sessions.
The company has also released a few high-resolution images of the upcoming console revealing details like a Type-C charging port, dedicated hardware buttons to navigate through Android, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Where to buy the Ayaneo Pocket S
Ayaneo generally introduces its new products using the crowd-funding platform IndieGoGo. We’re sure the Pocket S will follow the same route. The company might offer an early bird discount to let users buy the Ayaneo Pocket S at a cheaper price. However, we expect that console will be available via platforms like Amazon and Ayaneo’s website in due course.