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AYANEO Pocket DMG vs. AYANEO Pocket S2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Pocket DMG
Better screen
AYANEO Pocket DMG
More portable
AYANEO Pocket DMG
Newer model
Pocket S2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $259 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 34% smaller and 35% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13.

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AYANEO Pocket DMG

Details
Price
$340
OS
Android 13
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
3.92 inch OLED
Weight
278 grams

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AYANEO

Pocket S2

Details
Price
$599
OS
Android 14
Released
Jul 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.3 inch IPS
Weight
428 grams /

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Pocket DMGPocket S2
Price$340$599
OSAndroid 13Android 14
Screen3.92 inch6.3 inch
Aspect ratio31:2716:9
Resolution1240 x 10802560 x 1440
PanelOLEDIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
CPUQualcomm Kryo Prime UltraQualcomm Kryo
GPUQualcomm Adreno A32Qualcomm Adreno A33
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB (UFS 3.1)Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)
Weight278 grams428 grams /
Dimensions91.5 mm x 151 mm x 15 - 22.3 mm228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Pocket DMGPocket S2
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 UGood
PS3Playable

Emulation source notes

  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • Pocket S2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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 Pocket DMG PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket DMG and the AYANEO Pocket S2?
AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG. AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $259 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 34% smaller and 35% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG. AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket DMG or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
The AYANEO Pocket DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $340, roughly $259 less than the AYANEO Pocket S2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket DMG or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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