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AYANEO Pocket S Mini vs. AYANEO Pocket S2

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S Mini
Better screen
Pocket S2
More portable
Pocket S Mini
Newer model
Pocket S Mini

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S2.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $200 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 38% smaller and 29% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S2.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

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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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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SpecPocket S MiniPocket S2
Price$399$599
Screen4.2 inch6.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution1280 x 9602560 x 1440
PanelLCDIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
CPUQualcomm Kryo Prime UltraQualcomm Kryo
GPUQualcomm Adreno A32Qualcomm Adreno A33
RAM8 / 12 / 16 GB8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery4700 mAh8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)
Weight305 grams428 grams /
Dimensions167.1 mm x 77.85 mm x 18.5 mm228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket S MiniPocket 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

  • 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
  • Pocket S2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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 S Mini and the AYANEO Pocket S2?
AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S2. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $200 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 38% smaller and 29% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S2. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket S Mini or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $399, roughly $200 less than the AYANEO Pocket S2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket S Mini or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the newer model, released in 2026.

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