Pocket S / Pocket S Mini

Verdict

Pocket S Mini has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket S vs Pocket S Mini 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
Pocket S
65
HR Rating
68
User Rating
AYANEO
Pocket S Mini
Pocket S Mini
77
HR Rating
79
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

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

Where to buy

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

What owners say

Overall user rating

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

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