AYANEO Pocket S2 Review

Review published 2025-07-18 covering the AYANEO Pocket S2, the first device to ship with the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset.

Key Specifications

• SoC: Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 (first device with this chipset)
• Display: 6.3” IPS, 1440p
• Build: CNC aluminum alloy frame
• Weight: 428g (standard) / 440g (Pro)
• Battery: 8000mAh (standard) / 10000mAh (Pro)

Performance

Massive generational gains over the predecessor:

• Antutu: 34% improvement
• Multi-core: 29% improvement
• 3DMark: 25% improvement

Crowned the new performance champion among Android gaming handhelds at time of review. The reviewer suggested it “could be Android gaming handheld of the year.”

Emulation Capabilities

• Citra (3DS): Up to 4K resolution
• PS2: Playable with upscaling
• Nintendo Switch: Good emulation results

A significant step up in emulation capability compared to previous-generation Snapdragon G3X Gen 2 devices like the Pocket ACE.

Design and Build

The CNC aluminum alloy frame delivers a premium feel. The display is IPS rather than OLED, but the 1440p panel is noted as high quality. The Pro variant’s 10000mAh battery is notably large for the category.

Availability

Available at DROIX at the time of review.