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AYANEO Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE is a 4.5-inch 1620×1080 / 400-nit Android 13 handheld on G3x Gen 2 (15W), 6000mAh, 310g.
Product images
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedAYANEO Pocket ACE
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedRelease date and 550-nit article claim come from AYANEO’s 28 April 2025 post. Price chart is an image — not transcribed.
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Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
Pocket ACE is a 4.5-inch 1620×1080 / 400-nit Android 13 handheld on G3x Gen 2 (15W), 6000mAh, 310g. Buy it for that AYANEO retro-horizontal sheet. Skip it if you want Pocket S2’s 6.3-inch 1440p or a Windows PC.
Who it is for
- Players who want a first-party 4.5-inch 3:2 IPS Android handheld with a published 15W G3x Gen 2 ceiling.
- Shoppers comparing 310g / 6000mAh / Android 13 against Pocket S2’s 6.3-inch 1440p sheet.
- People who want Hall sticks/triggers and a published DP 1.4 USB-C path on a 176 mm chassis.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. ACE is Android 13 + AYASpace / AYAHome.
- Buyers of Pocket S2 (6.3-inch 1440p / up to 20W). That is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-s2/`.
- People who need a published gameplay-hour range, Wi-Fi generation, or panel Hz.
- Shoppers who need a dollar MSRP in prose. AYANEO’s launch price chart is an image; we do not OCR it into a fake list price.
Key differentiators
- Snapdragon G3x Gen 2: 3.36GHz Kryo prime, Adreno A32 1GHz, up to 15W on the product page.
- 4.5-inch 1620×1080 IPS (433 PPI, 400 nits, 130% sRGB) on the spec block. Launch article also claims 550 nits peak — quote both; lock 400 nits for the first table.
- 6000mAh + 40W PD, charger not included. 310g / 18.4 mm.
- USB-C DP 1.4 video output on the product page. No 3.5mm jack on the spec interface row.
Caveats
- 400 nits is the spec-block number. The 28 April 2025 article’s 550 nits peak stays an extra — do not overwrite the table.
- Copper-plate area is 5980 mm² on the spec block; the article prints 5900 mm². Lock the spec block.
- Price chart on the launch article is an image. Keep `price_msrp` Not published in text.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested Pocket ACE.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform; 1+4+3 octa-core; Kryo prime ultra core 3.36GHz | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| GPU | Adreno A32 at 1GHz (product-page compute block) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product page |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Up to 15W (Performance Cap / sustained-performance row on the product page) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| RAM | LPDDR5X 8533 Mbps. Sold combinations: 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB paired with storage SKUs below. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Storage | 8GB+128GB / 12GB+256GB / 16GB+512GB / 16GB+1TB. UFS 4.0; UFS 3.1 on the 128GB version only. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Expandable storage | microSD card slot (100MB/s claimed on the spec block) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Display size | 4.5-inch IPS original-color borderless full screen (3:2) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Display type | IPS touch, borderless. Launch article: True-Tone / True Color wording. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec; AYANEO launch article |
| Display resolution | 1620 × 1080 (433 PPI listed) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Refresh rate | Not published | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 400 nits on the product spec block. Launch article also claims 550 nits peak — do not overwrite this row with the article number. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product specManufacturer nits claim, not a measured outdoor reading. |
| HDR / color (OEM) | 130% sRGB color gamut on the spec block. HDR10 is not named. Spec footnote: gamut may vary 5–10%. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Controls | Master Controller; medium Hall joysticks; linear Hall L2/R2; conductive-rubber ABXY; membrane L1/R1; retro up-top D-pad with SE/ST | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Trackpads | None | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | Six-axis gyroscope | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Haptics | Surge linear motor, CSA 0916B (SoundTAPMagic / XInput / button vibration named) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Rear / grip buttons | LC / RC keys plus = / Home / Turbo customizable on the product page. Not Deck-style numbered rear grips. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product page |
| Battery capacity | 6000mAh | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Battery life (OEM) | Hours-of-gameplay not published on the product spec block (accessed 2026-09-19) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Charging (OEM) | 40W PD. Spec: no charger included. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Operating system | Android 13 with AYASpace and AYAHome | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Store / ecosystem | Android storefronts + AYASpace / AYAHome (device disguise, key mapping, retro-game management). Not SteamOS or Windows. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Weight | 310 g | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Dimensions | 176 × 82.5 × 18.4 mm | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Chassis / form | Integrated horizontal handheld; quad-curved edges. Colors: ShadowDance Black, Lightblade White, Retro Power. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Finishes | ShadowDance Black; Lightblade White; Retro Power | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Cooling | Ultra-thin cooling fan; copper plate 5980 mm²; fins 8400 mm² (spec-block lock; article prints 5900 mm² copper) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Ports | 1× full-function USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DP 1.4); microSD. No 3.5mm jack on the spec interface row. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Bluetooth 5.3. Wi-Fi listed as high-speed Wi-Fi; generation is not numbered on the spec block. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Speakers / audio | Front-firing dual speakers (product / launch copy). No 3.5mm jack on the spec interface row. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product page; launch article |
| Dock / TV output | DisplayPort 1.4 over the full-function USB-C port (product page). No separate HDMI dock SKU. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product page |
| US MSRP (launch) | Not published | AYANEO Pocket ACE launch articleDo not OCR or copy blog Indiegogo tables into this cell. |
| Price band | Compact Android handheld (US list unpublished in article text) | Derived from missing prose price on the launch article |
| Announced | Officially released 28 April 2025 (launch article). Unveil article 28 March 2025. | AYANEO Pocket ACE launch / unveil articles |
| Availability | Current Pocket ACE family on ayaneo.com (accessed 2026-09-19) | AYANEO Pocket ACE product page |
AYANEO Pocket ACE extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Launch-article peak nits | 28 April 2025 article: 550 nits peak. First-table brightness stays 400 nits from the spec block. | AYANEO Pocket ACE launch article |
| Fingerprint | Power button integrated fingerprint recognition | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Charger in box | Spec: 40W PD, no charger included | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
| Not Pocket S2 | Pocket S2 is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-s2/` — 6.3-inch 1440p, G3 Gen 3, up to 20W, 8000/10000mAh. | AYANEO Pocket S2 product spec |
Overview
AYANEO Pocket ACE is a 4.5-inch Android 13 handheld, not a Ryzen PC. Official rows: Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, Adreno A32 1GHz, up to 15W, LPDDR5X-8533, 1620×1080 / 400 nits, 6000mAh, 40W PD (no charger), 310g, DP 1.4 over USB-C.
We have not bench-tested this unit.
Do not paste Pocket S2’s 6.3-inch / 20W / 8000mAh rows here.
Display
| AYANEO’s words | Pocket ACE |
|---|---|
| Size / res | 4.5” 1620×1080 (433 PPI, 3:2) |
| Type | IPS borderless |
| Brightness | 400 nits (spec). Article: 550 nits peak |
| Color | 130% sRGB |
| Refresh | Not published |
SoC, RAM, and storage
| AYANEO’s words | Pocket ACE |
|---|---|
| SoC | G3x Gen 2 (Kryo prime 3.36GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno A32 1GHz |
| TDP | Up to 15W |
| RAM | LPDDR5X 8533 (8 / 12 / 16GB) |
| Storage | 128GB–1TB UFS (UFS 3.1 on 128GB) |
Controls
Medium Hall sticks, linear Hall triggers, six-axis gyro, 0916B Surge motor. No trackpads. LC/RC and SE/ST are product-page custom keys.
Battery and charging
6000mAh.40W PD, charger not included. No OEM gameplay-hour row.
OS and dock
Android 13 + AYASpace / AYAHome. DP 1.4 over USB-C. No HDMI dock SKU.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | Pocket ACE | Pocket S2 | G Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13 | Android + AYASpace | Android 11 |
| Panel | 4.5” 1620×1080 400 nits | 6.3” 1440p 600 nits | 7” 1080p 60Hz 450 nits |
| TDP | Up to 15W | Up to 20W | Not published |
| Battery | 6000mAh | 8000 / 10000mAh | 6000mAh / ~12h cloud |
| Weight | 310g | 428g / 440g | 463g |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
US list Not published in the launch-article text. The price block is an image. Re-check ayaneo.com. Do not paste a blog Indiegogo table here.
Sources
- AYANEO — Pocket ACE product / specification page — accessed 2026-09-19
- AYANEO — Pocket ACE official launch article (2025-04-28) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Pocket S2?
No. Pocket S2 is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-s2/` — 6.3-inch 1440p / G3 Gen 3 / up to 20W.
What refresh rate is the panel?
Not published as a Hz number on the spec block. Keep the key as Not published.
400 or 550 nits?
The spec block prints 400 nits. The launch article prints 550 nits peak. This hub’s first table locks 400 nits.
What is the price?
AYANEO’s launch article has a price image, not a prose dollar figure. We do not invent or OCR a list price.
How long does the battery last?
AYANEO publishes 6000mAh and 40W PD. It does not publish a gameplay-hour range on the spec block.
Official product page: AYANEO Pocket ACE. Tech specs: AYANEO Pocket ACE specs.