Pocket S Mini / Pocket S

Verdict

Pocket S Mini has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket S Mini vs Pocket S comparison. Pocket S Mini leads the summary view with HR rating 77 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (320 vs 450), release year (2026 vs 2024). Pocket S Mini is the lower-priced option at $320, while Pocket S comes in at $450. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

AYANEO
Pocket S Mini
Pocket S Mini
77
HR Rating
79
User Rating
AYANEO
Pocket S
Pocket S
65
HR Rating
68
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket S MiniAYANEO
Pocket SAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$320
$450
HR Rating
77
65
User Rating
79
68
Release Year
2026
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4.2
6
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
68
Brightness
76
63
Controls
80
73
Durability
82
76
Ease Of Use
75
68
Ergonomics
72
69
Haptics
88
57
Hardware
75
73
OS Support
80
67
Performance
79
64
Portability
84
63
Screen Quality
84
66
Software
76
69
Speakers
74
60
Value
62
57
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
4700 mAh
6000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, MicroSD card slot
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
dimensions
167.1 x 77.85 x 18.5 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Make
AYANEO
AYANEO
Model
Pocket S Mini
Pocket S
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB
11 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 960
2560 x 1440 or 1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
IPS
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
weight
305 g
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System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket S Mini
$320
Not carried
Pocket S
$450
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket S Mini
79/100 · 10
Pocket S
68/100 · 10

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