Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 Announced With Snapdragon 865-Class Chip
The Pocket MICRO 2 brings a significant generational performance jump to a niche retro-handheld form factor that prioritizes compact size over raw power.
Reporting from 1 sources: 4Gamer.net.
AYANEO announced the Pocket MICRO 2, a successor to its Game Boy Micro-style Android handheld. The device upgrades to a Snapdragon 865-class custom processor, which the company claims delivers roughly 220% better performance than the original. It retains a 3.5-inch 960x640 LCD screen and runs Android 13, with prices starting at $239.
The Pocket MICRO 2 keeps the 3.5-inch 3:2 LCD screen at 960x640 resolution, the same size and shape as its predecessor. The main change is inside: a Snapdragon 865-class custom octa-core processor replaces the earlier chip. AYANEO says the new SoC delivers about 220% better performance than the original model, with faster boot times and improved emulation stability.
The device ships with Android 13 and AYANEO's software suite including AYASpace and AYAHome. It comes in 6GB or 8GB RAM variants paired with 128GB or 256GB storage. The Pocket MICRO 2 is priced from $239 and will be sold in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis through the AYANEO online store.
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