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Android Authority
18-06-2025
- Android Authority
The first Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 handheld is here, complete with a shocking 10,000mAh battery
AYANEO TL;DR The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the first device with a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset. The standard model has a 8,000mAh battery, with the Pro model upping that to 10,000mAh. It's available for pre-order now, with shipping expected to start at the end of July. AYANEO is the most boutique brand when it comes to Android gaming handhelds, and its latest release doesn't pull any punches. The AYANEO Pocket S2 is now available on Indiegogo, and it sports the latest chipset, an upgraded design, and a Pro model with a shockingly large battery. This is the first device to launch with the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset, which is designed to offer the right mix of performance and efficiency. It's the most powerful of the three gaming-focused SoCs announced earlier this year, and our early testing of its budget cousin, the G1 Gen 2 in the Retroid Pocket Classic, showed that the effort has paid off. The Snapdragon G3 Gen 2 offered in previous flagship handhelds like the Pocket ACE sometimes suffered from poor compatibility with mobile games and demanding emulators, but that should now be a thing of the past. AYANEO has worked directly with Qualcomm to ensure better compatibility across the board with the G3 Gen 3, including with the latest third-party turnip drivers. The company claims it now has the same level of compatibility as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and new device spoofing software can trick games into thinking it has a Snapdragon 8 Elite to unlock the highest settings options. AYANEO That chipset powers a new 6.3-inch 1440p IPS display, with higher peak brightness and better color reproduction than its predecessor. However, it's limited to 60Hz, so you won't get ultra-high framerates or black frame insertion in emulated retro games. The Pocket S2 and S2 Pro have significantly larger batteries than their peers. The other most notable upgrade is the battery size, which is now a whopping 8,000mAh. That's the largest cell we've seen in a handheld this size, and it should offer incredible longevity when paired with the new, efficient chip. The standard model also has 40W PD charging to top it off in a hurry, with bypass charging and the option to cap max charge to improve battery health over time. It also has new TMR sticks, a more ergonomic CNC metal frame, and a larger D-Pad and buttons. Audio performance has also been improved, and it's the first AYANEO handheld in years to have a headphone jack. AYANEO One big surprise of the launch earlier today is that the Pocket S2 is the first AYANEO product that also includes a Pro model. It has the same chipset and screen, but ups the ante with a massive 10,000mAh battery and 60W PD charging. Despite the size of the cell, it has the same slim profile, adding just 12g over the standard model (428g vs 440g). Pricing starts at $439 with early bird discounts. The Pocket S2 Pro also takes a cue from the AYANEO 3 with a replaceable D-pad. You can swap between a standard D-Pad and an eight-way pad for better control in fighting games. The Pro models also feature more RAM and storage, at a higher price. All models are now available for pre-order with early bird discounts on Indiegogo. The standard model starts at $439 for the 8GB+128GB configuration, and the Pocket S2 Pro maxes out at $699 for the 16GB+1TB configuration with premium Retro Power or B. Duck colorways. Shipping is expected to begin at the end of July. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
28-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
This might be the most powerful Android gaming handheld ever, and it launches next month
AYANEO TL;DR The AYANEO Pocket S2 will feature a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 and a huge 8,000mAh battery. It may be the most powerful gaming handheld ever released. No pricing yet, but the device will launch in mid-June, likely via a crowdfunding campaign. AYANEO is the most boutique brand when it comes to retro gaming handhelds, and it finally revealed more details about its upcoming flagship Pocket S2 model in a livestreamed session earlier today. We already knew the chipset from Qualcomm's event in March, but now the device is closer than ever to reaching your fingertips. The Pocket S2 will be one of the first handhelds to feature a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, the most powerful of Qualcomm's new handheld-focused chipsets. So far, only the cheapest Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 is commercially available on the Retroid Pocket Classic, but we were very impressed by what it could handle on a tight budget. If the G3 Gen 3 shows similar improvements, it could be one of the most powerful Android handhelds ever launched. AYANEO also announced that it's working more closely with Qualcomm on drivers and game support. The new chipset will have the same level of game compatibility as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This was an issue with the previous G3 Gen 2 chipset, although compatibility has improved in recent months. It will also support turnip drivers out of the box, which should improve performance for high-end use cases such as Switch and Windows emulators. AYANEO Keeping all that running is a massive 8,00mAh battery. That's a big jump up from the 6,000mAh battery on its predecessor, and it should provide solid battery life, even on the highest 20W TDP setting. Despite the size of the cell, it maintains a slim 15.9mm thickness. The screen is a bright 6.3-inch 1440p IPS panel with a borderless finish on an all-glass front. The rest of the body is premium CNC'd metal, with a flat back and a new air-intake vent on the back. AYANEO claims the new model has dramatically improved cooling performance, which should also help extend battery life. A 3.5mm headphone jack makes a welcome return to the bottom of the device, next to the USB-C charging port. In terms of controls, the Pocket S2 has new medium-sized TMR electromagnetic sticks. TMR sticks use similar magnetic technology as Hall Effect sticks, but they have better precision, resolution, and battery efficiency, at the cost of a higher price. They're widely considered the next generation of sticks, although they've only been around for a few years. The Pocket S2 might be the most powerful Android gaming handheld ever released. AYANEO also briefly showed off its upcoming tablet, the Gaming Pad. It will feature the same Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset and an 8.3-inch 1440P 120Hz LCD display, but no further details have been revealed as of yet. The company also stopped short of revealing pricing for the Pocket S2, but you won't have to wait long as it's slated to launch in mid-June, likely via a crowdfunding campaign. There should be considerable early bird discounts, as well as extras and accessories. One particularly interesting accessory shown in the demo is a new grip, which adds ergonomic handles to the back of the device. It can also be removed and placed on the front of the device to protect the sticks while traveling. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
