AYANEO
Pocket S Mini
77
HR Rating
79
User Rating
Pocket S Mini / Pocket 3
Verdict
Pocket S Mini has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket S Mini vs Pocket 3 comparison. Pocket S Mini leads the summary view with HR rating 77 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2022). Pocket 3 is the lower-priced option at $259, while Pocket S Mini comes in at $320. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket S MiniAYANEO
Pocket 3Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$320
$259
HR Rating
77
54
User Rating
79
50
Release Year
2026
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4.2
4.7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
72
Brightness
76
61
Controls
80
68
Durability
82
70
Ease Of Use
75
62
Ergonomics
72
68
Haptics
88
46
Hardware
75
62
OS Support
80
58
Performance
79
49
Portability
84
66
Screen Quality
84
54
Software
76
63
Speakers
74
53
Value
62
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
4700 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, MicroSD card slot
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 1x / 3x
dimensions
167.1 x 77.85 x 18.5 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A32
PowerVR GE8300
Make
AYANEO
Retroid
Model
Pocket S Mini
Retroid Pocket 3
OS
Android 14
Android 11
RAM Size
8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 960
1334 x 750
Screen Type
LCD, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
IPS
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Internal 32 GB eMCP, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
Micro HDMI, Top facing
weight
305 g
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System on a Chip (SoC)
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UNISOC Tiger T310
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket S Mini
$320
Not carried
Pocket 3
$259
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket S Mini79/100 · 10
Pocket 350/100 · 10
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