Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket Vert vs. AYANEO Pocket S Mini

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket Vert
More portable
Pocket S Mini

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Vert.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 5% smaller and 4% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz LTPS LCD on AYANEO Pocket Vert.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

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

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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SpecPocket VertPocket S Mini
Price$354$399
Screen3.5 inch4.2 inch
Aspect ratio10:94:3
Resolution1600 x 14401280 x 960
PanelLTPS LCDLCD
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 / 12 / 16 GB
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh4700 mAh
Weight318 grams305 grams
Dimensions86.4 mm x 143 mm x 20.5 mm167.1 mm x 77.85 mm x 18.5 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket VertPocket 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

  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • 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
  • 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 Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert 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
  • Pocket Vert Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android has only just released so performance estimates for this handheld are coming soon
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Pocket S Mini 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 S Mini?
AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Vert. AYANEO Pocket Vert is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 5% smaller and 4% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz LTPS LCD on AYANEO Pocket Vert. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Vert or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
The AYANEO Pocket Vert is the cheaper of the two at around $354, roughly $45 less than the AYANEO Pocket S Mini based on catalog pricing.

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