Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket Vert vs. AYANEO Pocket DMG

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Vert has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $14 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 11% smaller and 14% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert has a 60 Hz LTPS LCD screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; AYANEO Pocket DMG is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii.

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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

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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Specs

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SpecPocket VertAYANEO Pocket DMG
Price$354$340
OSAndroid 14Android 13
Screen3.5 inch3.92 inch
Aspect ratio10:931:27
Resolution1600 x 14401240 x 1080
PanelLTPS LCDOLED
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
CPUCortex-X2 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
GPUQualcomm Adreno 730Qualcomm Adreno A32
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 3.1 / UFS 4.0)
Weight318 grams278 grams
Dimensions86.4 mm x 143 mm x 20.5 mm91.5 mm x 151 mm x 15 - 22.3 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket VertAYANEO Pocket DMG
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
  • 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 Vert 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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 Vert GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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 Vert N64: Nintendo 64: 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 Vert NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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 Vert PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • 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
  • Pocket Vert PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket Vert Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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 Pocket DMG?
AYANEO Pocket Vert has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG. AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $14 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 11% smaller and 14% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Vert has a 60 Hz LTPS LCD screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG. AYANEO Pocket Vert runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13. AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; AYANEO Pocket DMG is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Vert or the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
The AYANEO Pocket DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $340, roughly $14 less than the AYANEO Pocket Vert based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Vert or the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
The AYANEO Pocket Vert is the newer model, released in 2026.

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