Device comparison

AYANEO Flip DS vs. AYANEO Pocket S Mini

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S Mini
Better screen
AYANEO Flip DS
More portable
Pocket S Mini
Newer model
Pocket S Mini

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip DS.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $710 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 29% smaller and 53% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on AYANEO Flip DS.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; AYANEO Flip DS runs Windows 11.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Flip DS is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, GameCube, DS.

AYANEO

AYANEO Flip DS

Details
Price
$1,109
OS
Windows 11
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
Main: 7.0", Secondary: 3.5" IPS
Weight
650 grams

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AYANEO

Pocket S Mini

Details
Price
$399
OS
Android 14
Released
Jan 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
4.2 inch LCD
Weight
305 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Flip DSPocket S Mini
Price$1,109$399
OSWindows 11Android 14
ScreenMain: 7.0", Secondary: 3.5"4.2 inch
Aspect ratioMain: 16:9, Secondary: 3:24:3
ResolutionMain: 1920 x 1080, Secondary: 960 x 6401280 x 960
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
PanelIPSLCD
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 8840U,Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
CPUAMD Zen 4Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
GPUAMD Radeon 780MQualcomm Adreno A32
RAM16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB8 / 12 / 16 GB
StorageInternal 512 GB / 2 TB M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery45 Wh4700 mAh
Weight650 grams305 grams
Dimensions180 mm x 102 mm x 29.8 - 37.5 mm167.1 mm x 77.85 mm x 18.5 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Flip DSPocket S Mini
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • AYANEO Flip DS DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • AYANEO Flip DS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • AYANEO Flip DS PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Flip DS Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Flip DS and the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip DS. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $710 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 29% smaller and 53% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on AYANEO Flip DS. AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; AYANEO Flip DS runs Windows 11. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Flip DS is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, GameCube, DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Flip DS or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $399, roughly $710 less than the AYANEO Flip DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Flip DS or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the newer model, released in 2026.

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