Pocket vs Pocket S2
Pocket has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket vs Pocket S2 comparison.
Verdict
Pocket has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket vs Pocket S2 comparison. Pocket leads the summary view with HR score 56 and user score 54. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (220 vs 439). Pocket is the lower-priced option at $220, while Pocket S2 comes in at $439. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Edge Breakdown
Pocket has the strongest overall profile
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Pocket leads
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| Device | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
$220 | Out of stock | |
| Pocket S2 | $439 | Out of stock |
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Specs
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| Device |  Pocket Analogue |  Pocket S2 AYANEO |
|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2021 Metric 2,021 | 2025 Metric 2,025 |
| Screen Size (Inches) | 3.5 Metric 4 | 6.3 Metric 6 |
| Price | 220 Metric 220 | 439 Metric 439 |
| Device | Pocket Analogue | Pocket S2 AYANEO |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | FPGA | Android |
| Aspect Ratio | 10:9 | 16X9 |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000mAh |
| Connectivity | GBA Link Cable, (Bluetooth & USB x2 via dock) | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| CPU | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 |
| Form Factor | Vertical | Horizontal |
| GPU | 0 | Adreno A33 |
| Make | Analogue | AYANEO |
| Model | Pocket | Pocket S2 |
| MSRP | $220 | $439 |
| OS | Analogue OS | Android 14 |
| RAM Size | <1 GB | 8 |
| RAM Type | Synchronous DRAM | DDR5 |
| Best Resolution for Retro Gaming | 1600 x 1440 | 2560×1440 |
| Screen Type | LCD | IPS |
| Storage | External MicroSD | 128 |
| System on a Chip (SoC) | Intel / Altera Cyclone V FPGA, Intel / Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA | yes |
| Touch Screen | false | true |
| Video Output | HDMI via dock | yes |