Device Profile
AYANEO

Pocket DMG

2024VerticalAndroid 13
70
HR Rating
Critic-weighted composite
73
User Rating
From 10 community votes
MSRP
$339
B-Tier
Pocket DMG
3.92"8 / 12 / 166000 mAh
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The AYANEO Pocket DMG is a premium vertical Android handheld that combines a sharp 3.92-inch OLED display with flagship Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 performance. Its unusual single Hall-effect joystick and dual-mode touchpad allow it to handle demanding emulation and Android gaming while preserving a retro-inspired vertical layout. The screen, build quality, and performance are excellent, but its high price and unconventional controls make it a specialized enthusiast device rather than an easy recommendation for everyone.
Specs
Display
OLED, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Screen
3.92
Processor
yes
RAM
8 / 12 / 16
Storage
128 / 256 / 512 / 1 TB
Battery
6000 mAh
Weight
278 g
OS
Android 13
Hardware Breakdown

The Stat Sheet

15 categories
Battery Life
7.4
Brightness / Outdoor Visibility
7.6
Controls
5.8
Durability
8.0
Ease of Use
6.6
Ergonomics
6.0
Haptics Feedback
6.8
Hardware Quality
8.4
OS Support
7.0
Performance
8.2
Portability
7.0
Screen QualityBest
9.2
Software
6.8
Speaker Quality
7.2
ValueWORST
3.0
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