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Pocket S / Pocket S2

Verdict

Pocket S has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket S vs Pocket S2 comparison. Pocket S leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 68. Pocket S2 is the lower-priced option at $439, 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 S2
Pocket S2
72
HR Rating
0
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket SAYANEO
Pocket S2AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$450
$439
HR Rating
65
72
User Rating
68
0
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
6
6.3
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
68
Not rated
Brightness
63
Not rated
Controls
73
Not rated
Durability
76
Not rated
Ease Of Use
68
Not rated
Ergonomics
69
Not rated
Haptics
57
Not rated
Hardware
73
Not rated
OS Support
67
Not rated
Performance
64
Not rated
Portability
63
Not rated
Screen Quality
66
Not rated
Software
69
Not rated
Speakers
60
Not rated
Value
57
Not rated
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
Android
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16X9
Battery
6000 mAh
8000mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
CPU
Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Adreno A33
Make
AYANEO
AYANEO
Model
Pocket S
Pocket S2
OS
Android 13
Android 14
RAM Size
11 GB
8
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
2560 x 1440 or 1920 x 1080
2560×1440
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
128
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
yes
Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket S
$450
Not carried
Pocket S2
$439
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket S
68/100 · 10
Pocket S2
No ratings

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