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AYANEO Pocket S
Pocket S is the 6-inch 350g / 6000mAh G3x Gen 2 Android slab with a published 1440p or 1080p spec pair.
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedAYANEO Pocket S
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedNumeric rows were pulled from the Pocket S specification block, accessed 2026-09-19.
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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 S is the 6-inch 350g / 6000mAh G3x Gen 2 Android slab with a published 1440p or 1080p spec pair. Buy it for that first-party block. Skip it if you want Pocket S2’s G3 Gen 3 / 6.3-inch / 8000–10000mAh sheet or a Windows / SteamOS PC.
Who it is for
- Players who want a first-party AYANEO Android handheld with a 6-inch IPS spec block and Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.
- Shoppers comparing 350g / 6000mAh / 14 mm against Pocket S2’s 428–440g / 8000–10000mAh / 15.9 mm.
- People who will quote 1440p and 1080p as two screen-parameter rows, not one invented panel.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Windows 11 or SteamOS. This spec prints Android 13 + AYASpace / AYAHome.
- Buyers of Pocket S2 / S2 Pro (G3 Gen 3, 6.3-inch 1440p / 600 nits, 8000 or 10000mAh). That is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-s2/`.
- People who need a published TDP, gameplay-hour range, 1440p nits, or a prose dollar MSRP. Those cells are Not published.
- Shoppers who want Pocket ACE’s 4.5-inch 1620×1080 / 15W / 310g sheet.
Key differentiators
- 6-inch borderless IPS mirror screen with two official parameter rows: 2560×1440 (490 PPI) and 1920×1080 (368 PPI / 400 nits).
- Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 + LPDDR5X-8533 + UFS 4.0 (UFS 3.1 on 128GB) on the specification block.
- 6000mAh / 350g / 14 mm — thinner and lighter than Pocket S2’s spec-block weights.
- Hall-sensing joysticks, linear Hall triggers, six-axis gyro, fingerprint in the power button, Android 13.
Caveats
- 400 nits sits on the 1080p parameter row. Do not paste it onto the 1440p row.
- TDP, panel Hz, Wi-Fi generation, 1440p nits, hours, and a dollar list are unpublished on the specification block. Do not invent them.
- Product-page USB copy also names DP 1.4 and up to 40W PD. The specification charging cell only says PD fast charging, charger not included — quote the line you mean.
- The live page still says Coming Soon / Indiegogo. That is not a US cart MSRP.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested Pocket S.
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 | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| GPU | Not published | AYANEO Pocket S product page |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| RAM | LPDDR5X 8533 Mbps. Sold pairs on the block start at 12GB (12GB+128GB) or 16GB (512GB / 1TB). | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Storage | 12GB+128GB; 16GB+512GB; 16GB+1TB; 16GB+1TB Unmarked Edition. UFS 4.0; UFS 3.1 on the 128GB version. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Expandable storage | 1× SD 3.0 TF card slot | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Display size | 6-inch borderless IPS mirror screen | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Display type | Borderless IPS mirror screen | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Display resolution | Two specification rows: 2560×1440 (490 PPI) and 1920×1080 (368 PPI). Quote the sold panel. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Refresh rate | Not published | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 400 nits on the 1920×1080 parameter row. A nits number is not printed on the 2560×1440 row. | AYANEO Pocket S product specificationManufacturer nits claim, not a measured outdoor reading. Do not assign 400 nits to the 1440p SKU. |
| HDR / color (OEM) | 120% sRGB color-gamut volume; 100% sRGB coverage; 85% DCI-P3 on both parameter rows. HDR10 is not named. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Controls | Master Controller; Hall-sensing joysticks; linear Hall triggers; Turbo and Home special buttons | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Trackpads | None | AYANEO Pocket S product specification (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | Six-axis gyroscope | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Haptics | X-axis linear motor; specification also names SoundTAPMagic Sound Vibration and XInput Vibration | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Battery capacity | 6000mAh | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Battery life (OEM) | Hours-of-gameplay not published on the specification block (accessed 2026-09-19) | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Charging (OEM) | Specification: supports PD fast charging (charger not included). Same-page USB copy also says up to 40W PD — quote that line separately. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification; product-page USB copy |
| Operating system | Android 13 with AYASpace management frontend and AYAHome launcher | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Store / ecosystem | Android storefronts + AYASpace / AYAHome. Not SteamOS or Windows. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Weight | 350 g | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Dimensions | 213.9 × 85 × 14 mm | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Chassis / form | Integrated 6-inch handheld; 14 mm thick on the specification block | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Finishes | Obsidian Black; Ice Soul White | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Cooling | VC + active air cooling system | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Ports | 1× full-featured USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; 1× SD 3.0 TF card slot | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.3. Wi-Fi generation (6 / 6E / 7) is not numbered on the specification block. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Speakers / audio | Not given a speaker-watt row on the specification block (accessed 2026-09-19). SoundTAPMagic is a vibration/sound extra, not a wattage. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Dock / TV output | Specification ports row does not name HDMI/DP. Same-page USB copy says the full-featured USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C supports DP 1.4 video output — quote that copy, not an invented 4K dock SKU. | AYANEO Pocket S product page USB copy |
| US MSRP (launch) | Not published | AYANEO Pocket S product pageDo not OCR a campaign table or invent $299 from Pocket S2’s later article. |
| Price band | Android handheld (US list unpublished on spec block) | Derived from missing dollar MSRP on the specification block |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the product page we accessed. Page still shows Coming Soon / Indiegogo (2026-09-19). | AYANEO Pocket S product page |
| Availability | Specification block is live; storefront CTA is Coming Soon / Indiegogo (accessed 2026-09-19) | AYANEO Pocket S product page |
AYANEO Pocket S extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Two screen-parameter rows | 2560×1440 / 490 PPI and 1920×1080 / 368 PPI / 400 nits. Do not flatten those into one nits/resolution sentence. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Fingerprint | Power button integrated fingerprint recognition | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| USB marketing copy (same page) | Up to 10Gbps; DP 1.4 video output; up to 40W PD. Some features require pairing with accessories, per AYANEO’s note. | AYANEO Pocket S product-page USB copy |
| Unmarked Edition | Specification lists a 16GB+1TB Unmarked Edition alongside the marked 16GB+1TB pair. Same SoC/RAM type on the block. | AYANEO Pocket S product specification |
| Not Pocket S2 | Pocket S2 is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-s2/` — G3 Gen 3, 6.3-inch 1440p / 600 nits, 8000 or 10000mAh, 428g / 440g, up to 20W. | AYANEO Pocket S2 product spec |
| Not Pocket ACE | Pocket ACE is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-ace/` — 4.5-inch 1620×1080, G3x Gen 2, 15W, 6000mAh, 310g. | AYANEO Pocket ACE product spec |
Overview
AYANEO Pocket S is the 6-inch G3x Gen 2 Android handheld. Official specification rows: Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, LPDDR5X-8533, 6-inch IPS with 1440p and 1080p parameter rows, 6000mAh, 350g, Android 13.
We have not bench-tested this unit.
Do not paste Pocket S2’s G3 Gen 3 / 6.3-inch / 20W / 600-nit sheet here.
Display
| AYANEO’s words | Pocket S specification |
|---|---|
| Size / type | 6” borderless IPS mirror screen |
| Row A | 2560×1440, 490 PPI |
| Row B | 1920×1080, 368 PPI, 400 nits |
| Color (both rows) | 120% sRGB volume; 100% sRGB coverage; 85% DCI-P3 |
| Refresh | Not published |
SoC, RAM, and storage
| AYANEO’s words | Pocket S |
|---|---|
| SoC | Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 |
| GPU | Adreno A32 on page compute copy; no clocks on the spec block |
| TDP | Not published |
| RAM | LPDDR5X 8533 (12 or 16GB pairs) |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB / 1TB (+ Unmarked 1TB); UFS 3.1 on 128GB |
Controls
Master Controller, Hall-sensing sticks, linear Hall triggers, Turbo / Home, six-axis gyro, X-axis linear motor, fingerprint in the power button. No trackpads. Rear grips stay Not published.
Battery and charging
6000mAh. Specification: PD fast charging, charger not included. Same-page USB copy: up to 40W PD. No OEM gameplay-hour row.
OS and dock
Android 13 + AYASpace / AYAHome. Spec ports do not name HDMI. USB copy on the same page lists DP 1.4 — quote transport, not a TV-dock SKU.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | Pocket S | Pocket S2 | Pocket ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoC | G3x Gen 2 | G3 Gen 3 / up to 20W | G3x Gen 2 / up to 15W |
| Panel | 6” 1440p or 1080p | 6.3” 1440p / 600 nits | 4.5” 1620×1080 / 400 nits |
| Battery | 6000mAh | 8000 or 10000mAh | 6000mAh |
| Weight | 350g | 428g / 440g | 310g |
| OS | Android 13 | Android (version unpublished) | Android (version unpublished) |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
US list Not published on the specification block. Indiegogo CTA is not a dollar MSRP. Do not borrow Pocket S2’s $299.
Sources
- AYANEO — Pocket S product / specification page — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Pocket S2?
No. Pocket S2 / S2 Pro is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-s2/` (G3 Gen 3, 6.3-inch, 8000 or 10000mAh).
1440p or 1080p?
The specification prints both parameter rows. 400 nits is on the 1080p row only.
What TDP does AYANEO publish?
None on the specification block. Keep the key as Not published.
What is the US price?
Not published as a dollar figure on the specification block. The page has an Indiegogo CTA. Do not borrow Pocket S2’s $299.
How heavy is it?
350g on the specification block.
What Android version?
Android 13 on the specification block.
Official product page: AYANEO Pocket S. Tech specs: AYANEO Pocket S specs.