AYANEO has announced two product additions to their lineups. The AYANEO Pocket DMG is one of them, powered by Qalcomm’s Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processor. Pocket DMG is one of the latest handhelds to feature this chip. For reference, this processor is specifically designed for gaming platforms to offer top-tier performance on gaming handhelds. Qualcomm claims that it offers 2x faster GPU and over 30% faster CPU even during faster gaming combats.
Given that a 6000mAh battery with a 3.92-inch OLED display, the battery life and throttling couldn’t be the issue with this vertical handheld. Its completely retro design and elegant aesthetics have provided the console with an exceptional ergonomic shape. And not to mention, it has an excellent grip.
This handheld comes in Arctic Black, Moon White, and retro color, along with several configurations. This includes 8GB+128GB for $339, 12GB+256GB for $419, and 16GB+512GB for $499. If you are looking for higher storage, the manufacturer is offering a variant of 16GB+1TB for $589.
It is important to note that the given are early bird prices, which might vary with the retail prices. If you consider the purchase, AYANEO has a gift box that includes a storage bag, enamel mug, AYANEO stickers, tempered film, joystick caps, and a portable stand.
Early Bird Price | IGG Retail Price | Official Retail Price | |
8GB+128GB | $339 | $419 | $449 |
12GB+256GB | $419 | $499 | $529 |
16GB+512GB | $499 | $579 | $609 |
16GB+1TB | $589 | $669 | $699 |
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For a quick recap, Pocket DMG is powered by LPDDR5X 8 Kryo CPU cores, running at 8533Mbps and Adreno A32 graphics. Its 3.92-inch 1240 x 1080 pixel OLED display furnishes 500 nits of brightness. AYANEO has continued its long-running tradition by integrating this compact body with customizable buttons.
Additionally, the Pocket DMG demonstrates a unique joystick and touchscreen design. The joystick at the left addresses movement with the action pad on the right. There is ample space between them, preventing accidental touches. You can select whether want to use Trackpad Mode or Joystick Mode.
There’s also a MagicSwitch scroll wheel for volume control. Press the wheel to mute and slide to adjust the volume. Moreover, the Pocket DMG runs Android 13, and the Settings offer matey adjustments to the handheld. For instance, you can set the button combinations for recording or screenshots.
SoC | Snapdragon®G3x Gen2 Gaming Platform |
CPU | 1+4+3 Octa-core architecture Kryo Prime Ultra Cores 3.36Ghz. |
GPU | Adreno A32 @1GHz |
Performance Cap | 15W performance release |
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