Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket Vert vs. AYANEO Flip 1S DS

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket Vert
Better screen
Flip 1S DS
More portable
Pocket Vert
Newer model
Pocket Vert

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Vert has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip 1S DS.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert is about $925 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 33% smaller and 51% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert has a 60 Hz LTPS LCD screen, versus 144 Hz (Top), OLED Touchscreen, on AYANEO Flip 1S DS.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert runs Android 14; AYANEO Flip 1S DS runs Windows 11.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; AYANEO Flip 1S DS is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, DS.

AYANEO

Pocket Vert

Details
Price
$354
OS
Android 14
Released
Jan 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
3.5 inch LTPS LCD
Weight
318 grams

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AYANEO

Flip 1S DS

Details
Price
$1,279
OS
Windows 11
Released
Sep 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch, OLED Touchscreen,
Weight
655 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket VertFlip 1S DS
Price$354$1,279
OSAndroid 14Windows 11
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch,
Aspect ratio10:916:9,
Resolution1600 x 14401920 x 1080,
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz (Top),
PanelLTPS LCDOLED Touchscreen,
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
CPUCortex-X2 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510AMD Zen 5
GPUQualcomm Adreno 730AMD Radeon 890M
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X16 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh45 Wh
Weight318 grams655 grams
Dimensions86.4 mm x 143 mm x 20.5 mm180 mm x 102 mm x 29.3 - 35.7 mm
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket VertFlip 1S DS
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

  • Pocket Vert DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Flip 1S DS PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android has only just released so performance estimates for this handheld are coming soon
  • Flip 1S DS Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Vert Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Flip 1S DS Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Vert and the AYANEO Flip 1S DS?
AYANEO Pocket Vert has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip 1S DS. AYANEO Pocket Vert is about $925 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 33% smaller and 51% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Vert has a 60 Hz LTPS LCD screen, versus 144 Hz (Top), OLED Touchscreen, on AYANEO Flip 1S DS. AYANEO Pocket Vert runs Android 14; AYANEO Flip 1S DS runs Windows 11. AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; AYANEO Flip 1S DS is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Vert or the AYANEO Flip 1S DS?
The AYANEO Pocket Vert is the cheaper of the two at around $354, roughly $925 less than the AYANEO Flip 1S DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Vert or the AYANEO Flip 1S DS?
The AYANEO Pocket Vert is the newer model, released in 2026.

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