Pocket Micro / Pocket S Mini

Verdict

Pocket S Mini has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket Micro 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 release year (2026 vs 2024), screen size (4.2 vs 3.5). Pocket Micro is the lower-priced option at $220, while Pocket S Mini comes in at $320. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

AYANEO

Pocket Micro

HR Rating

User Rating

AYANEO

Pocket S Mini

HR Rating

User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field

Pocket MicroAYANEO

Pocket S MiniAYANEO

The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner

Price

$220

$320

HR Rating

User Rating

Release Year

2024

2026

Screen Size (Inches)

3.5

4.2

The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader

Battery Life

Brightness

Controls

Durability

Ease Of Use

Ergonomics

Haptics

Hardware

OS Support

Performance

Portability

Screen Quality

Software

Speakers

Value

The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is

Architecture

ARM

Aspect Ratio

3:2

4:3

Battery

2600 mAh

4700 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2

Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, MicroSD card slot

CPU

Helio G99

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

Form Factor

Horizontal

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Qualcomm Adreno A32

Make

AYANEO

Model

Pocket Micro

Pocket S Mini

Android 13

Android 14

RAM Size

5 GB

8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB

RAM Type

LPDDR4X

DDR5

Best Resolution for Retro Gaming

960 x 640

1280 x 960

Screen Type

IPS

LCD, Touchscreen, 60 Hz

Storage

Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD

128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB

System on a Chip (SoC)

MediaTek Helio G99

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Touch Screen

True

Video Output

None

USB-C video out, Bottom facing

dimensions

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167.1 x 77.85 x 18.5 mm

weight

—

305 g

Where to buy

Device

Price

Storefronts

Availability

Pocket Micro

$220

None listed

Not carried

Pocket S Mini

$320

Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket Micro

75/100 · 10

Pocket S Mini

79/100 · 10

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