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Horizontal · 5.5"224 x 89.5 x 26.7 mm
Horizontal · 5.5"224 x 89.5 x 26.7 mmPrice
$319
Above average for Tier price · median $335
Circuit Score
82/ 100Top 54% of Tier 5
Reach 40Polish 24Feel 18
Reach T5 · 70% of 23 systems Great+ · tier median 82
The short version
A mid-priced horizontal handhelds that runs Wii and PS2 playably, though Switch struggles.
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System Analysis
Positioned as a premium Android handheld with an emphasis on display quality, the AYANEO Pocket Air is designed for users who prioritize visual clarity and refined construction in a portable format. It is known for its vibrant OLED panel, comfortable horizontal ergonomics, and stable system behavior, positioning this system as a capable daily device for couch or travel sessions. Entering circulation in 2023, it expanded AYANEO’s reach into thinner, lighter Android designs. The primary trade-off is premium pricing relative to mid-tier competitors.
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3 configurations of this device
WHICH ONE TO BUY
| Configuration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Only the specs that change between configurations are shown. Values in white differ from the cheapest option. Pick one to update the rest of the page.
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Measured per system, not estimated
PLAYABILITY
Playability by system
Tier 1
CLASSIC 2D
NES
Perfect
SNES
Perfect
Genesis
Perfect
Game Boy
Perfect
GB Color
Perfect
GBA
Perfect
Tier 2
EARLY 3D
PlayStation
Perfect
N64
Perfect
Saturn
Perfect
Nintendo DS
Great
Dreamcast
Perfect
Tier 3
ADVANCED HANDHELDS
PSP
Perfect
3DS
Great
Tier 4
CLASSIC HOME
PS2
Perfect
GameCube
Perfect
Tier 5
MODERN & HD
Wii
Perfect
Wii U
Unplayable
PS3
Unplayable
Switch
Struggles
19 of 23 systems graded · the rest are untested, not unplayable
Every recorded field for this configuration
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform
OS / Firmwareandroid 12
Silicon
SoC / ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1200
CPU4 × Cortex A784 × Cortex A55
CPU Archarm64
ArchitectureARM
CPU Cores8
CPU Threads8
CPU Clock2 - 3 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G77 MC9
GPU Cores9
GPU Clock850 MHz
Memory & Storage
RAM6 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5
Storage128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
ExpandableYES
Card SlotmicroSD
Display
Size5.5 "
Resolution1920 x 1080
Panel TypeAMOLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TouchscreenYES
Aspect Ratio16:9
PPI401
Screen LensTempered glass (OCA laminated)
Input
D-Pad ShapeCross
D-Pad PosBottom
Face Buttons4
Face LabelsXbox
Sticks2
Stick LayoutAsymmetric
Stick TechHall
Stick ClicksYES
TriggersAnalog
Trigger TechHall
Trigger LayoutStacked
Bumper TechHall
GyroYES
RumbleYES
Pad ClicksNO
KeyboardNO
Connectivity
Wi-Fi6
Bluetooth5.2
CellularYES
Video OutUSB-C Video Out
OtherUSB-C OTG
Power & Thermals
Battery Cap7350 mAh
Charge Port2 × USB-C
CoolingActive — 1 fan, heatpipe, heatsink, vents
Chassis
Dimensions224 x 89.5 x 26.7 mm
Weight380 g
MaterialPlastic
ColorsRetro White
Audio & Sensors
Speakers2 × stereo, bottom-firing
Audio OutputDual Microphone
Headphone JackYES
MicrophoneYES
BiometricsFingerprint
Ranked against tier 5
HOW IT STANDS
Against Tier 5 devices122 published
Price
$319
Above average · median $335
Circuit Score
82 / 100
Below average · median 82
Battery
7350 mAh
Above average · median 6000 mAh
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