On July 29, 2025, the highly anticipated true dual screen flip Android handheld device AYANEO Pocket DS officially opened for pre orders. At a wonderful live sharing session, AYANEO CEO Artuhr deeply analyzed the charm of this product for players. This is the world's first flip up dual screen Android handheld console that embodies the expectations of countless players and the brand's hard work. After nearly a year of careful research and development, it has finally come to players. It combines retro and innovation, and is a handheld gaming artifact created by real players that pays tribute to the golden age of handheld consoles and is full of modern spirit.

From the beginning of AYANEO's entry into the Android handheld console field, players have been constantly calling for a dual screen handheld console that belongs to them, carrying a dream machine that combines classic and modern performance. Now, Pocket DS confidently declares that it is the exclusive gaming artifact truly designed for retro dual screen enthusiasts and geek players.

Reshaping Classics, Disrupting Dual Screen Experience

Pocket DS is the first to adopt a 7-inch 1080P, 165Hz high refresh rate OLED main screen, paired with a 5-inch 4:3 retro ratio super large secondary screen, bringing unprecedented visual and operational shock experience. Equipped with the second-generation Snapdragon G3x flagship gaming platform, coupled with a PC grade turbofan cooling system, it ensures continuous and stable performance output. Combined with an 8000mAh large capacity customized lithium battery and PD fast charging technology, it ensures worry free continuation of the fun time. The all metal CNC A-side design is complemented by a infinitely adjustable free hovering shaft, providing both texture and feel. TMR electromagnetic joystick and Hall linear trigger support, standard travel cross key and ABXY key, precise response to every operation. There are also excellent speakers that provide an immersive audio-visual feast. With the exclusive self-developed handheld management software, Pocket DS brings players an unimaginable dual screen gaming experience.

7-inch OLED main screen, ultimate visual feast

The main screen adopts a 7-inch 16:9 golden ratio OLED colorful screen, with a resolution of up to 1920 × 1080, supporting a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz, and providing five levels of refresh rate free switching. The intelligent refresh rate automatic adjustment balances smoothness and battery life. The peak brightness of the main screen can reach 800 nits, with a wide color gamut supporting 150% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3. With the software's support for HDR, the colors on the screen are vivid and three-dimensional, and every frame of dynamic images is smooth and delicate, allowing players to broaden their horizons and immerse themselves in the beauty and excitement of the handheld world.

Exclusive retro 4:3 dual screen, original color vision awakens classic

In order to perfectly restore the classic dual screen experience, Pocket DS is equipped with a 5-inch 4:3 classic ratio LCD sub screen, with a resolution of 1024 × 768, a pixel density of 256PPI, and a brightness of 550 nits to make the picture clear and bright. This secondary screen has 100% sRGB color gamut coverage, with a color gamut volume of up to 120%, achieving 4x point-to-point and ensuring pure image quality without compression or stretching. It not only supports native dual screen games and multi platform retro games, but also provides a broad stage for diverse creative gameplay, making it a dream choice for retro enthusiasts.

Exclusive dual screen interactive software, ushering in a new era of multidimensional gameplay

AYANEO's self-developed dual screen interactive software makes the secondary screen of Pocket DS no longer a simple auxiliary, but an independent and feature rich multitasking carrier. The default dual screen display mode allows the main and auxiliary screens to run different applications separately. Three finger swiping and dragging of applications can quickly switch between up and down screen displays. Single screen mode can also be enabled according to needs, balancing battery life and flexibility of use. When playing games to the fullest on the main screen, the secondary screen can be used to view guides, watch videos, play music, and even achieve dual game operation simultaneously, truly realizing the ultimate experience of dual use in the Android ecosystem.

With the support of AYASpace software, the secondary screen can monitor performance data in real time, quickly adjust performance parameters, quickly set controllers and joystick buttons, as well as quick setting controls such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth, greatly improving the convenience and intelligence of use.

Flagship Snapdragon gaming platform with powerful performance. With a 'dragon', one can be agile

Pocket DS is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 gaming platform, using advanced 4nm technology to release 15W peak TDP. It has a 1+4+3 eight core CPU architecture and a maximum 3.36GHz Kryo Prime ultra large core, combined with a 1GHz Adreno A32 GPU, combining powerful computing power and excellent energy efficiency. Whether it's high load mobile games, retro dual screen games, or multitasking, they can all be easily mastered, bringing an immersive and smooth dual screen gaming experience.

Deep game compatibility optimization, enjoy native high frame image quality

AYANEO collaborates with partners to deeply optimize the compatibility of Qualcomm's G series gaming platforms, supporting native high frame and high-definition gameplay of mainstream popular games. The innovative 'device disguise' feature breaks through whitelist restrictions and unlocks more high special effects settings. Support Turnip driver to achieve stable and smooth performance during PC game simulation. Multiple scene performance modes can be freely switched, from power-saving and balancing, to gaming and full power mode, and then to low latency streaming mode. With the Turbo key, one click control achieves the best balance between performance and battery life.

PC grade turbofan cooling, stable performance protection

Pocket DS adopts an efficient cooling architecture designed specifically for dual screen handheld devices, equipped with PC grade turbofans and optimized air ducts, with strong air flow and efficient heat dissipation. Large area copper plates and high-density fins quickly dissipate heat, while CNC all metal A-side effectively assists in screen heat dissipation. The hot zone deliberately avoids the grip area, even after playing for a long time, it still maintains a refreshing and comfortable body.

8000mAh large capacity battery, PD fast charging support, worry free gaming

Thanks to its precise internal structural design, Pocket DS is equipped with a class leading 8000mAh high-density large battery, which has excellent battery life and meets the long-term needs of dual screen multitasking. Support PD fast charging protocol, fast blood regeneration, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the fun of handheld devices and stay away from battery life anxiety.

Art level design aesthetics, refresh the style of flip handheld devices

Pocket DS combines classic flip design with AYANEO minimalist aesthetics, with simple and smooth body lines and ergonomic design for comfortable and natural grip. Newly customized Android dual screen mold, with a reasonable structural layout and optimized for dual screen operation experience. The CNC all metal integrated A-side is not only sturdy and durable, but also has a high-quality texture, combined with excellent thermal conductivity to balance practicality and aesthetics.

The infinitely adjustable shaft design supports free hovering from 0 to 180 degrees, with no preset locking gear to ensure stable and durable opening and closing. The magnetic design and rubber cushion are perfectly combined, making the flip cover close tightly and feel smooth.

Ergonomic body and precise control, enjoy the ultimate gaming experience

The Pocket DS features a rounded design with a large R-angle that fits the curve of the palm. Paired with a specially designed grip for flip phones, it remains comfortable to hold for extended periods of time. The layout of the controller continues the standard design of the left and right controllers. The function keys are placed below for easy switching between dual screens and adjusting performance volume. The distance between the secondary screen and the main screen is closer, providing a smooth and seamless dual screen experience.

The standard travel cross key and ABXY key have been deeply calibrated, providing crisp press feedback and rapid rebound. The full film micro buttons ensure the reliability of high-frequency operation, making fast-paced games more relaxed. The TMR electromagnetic joystick achieves no drift or dead zone, larger stroke, higher accuracy, lower power consumption, and longer lifespan. Hall linear trigger precise feedback, supporting free switching between linear and button dual modes. The dual X-axis motor brings four mode vibration, with delicate and immersive vibration sensation, covering the entire game and system scene.

Excellent authentic speaker, immerse yourself in an auditory feast

Pocket DS adopts a dual speaker positive sound design, and the well-known brand's same supplier guarantees excellent stereo texture. High fidelity sound effects make details rich and layered, providing an immersive auditory experience whether it's the sound field, intense battle sound effects, or audiovisual content in the game.

Rich expansion and fast connectivity, enjoy convenient life

High performance storage combination combined with Micro SD card expansion, easily expanding massive games. Supports full-featured USB-C interface, providing high-speed data transmission and supporting peripheral expansion. Fast Wi Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 protocol ensure stable and smooth wireless connection, making gaming and daily use worry free.

AYASpace&AYAHome intelligent ecosystem continues to evolve

Pocket DS is equipped with the intelligent and easy-to-use AYASpace+AYAHome software ecosystem, supporting diverse custom button settings. The feature rich keyboard and mouse mode is comparable to the native keyboard and mouse experience, greatly improving the convenience of Android handheld operation. The local retro game management function continues to be upgraded, supporting more classic game front-end. Equipped with the "no sensation" button mapping 1.5 version, three joystick modes, a new click mode, "button binding joystick" and "skill cancellation" mode, it brings players ultimate control freedom. As the AYASpace&AYAHome software ecosystem continues to evolve, there will be more surprises to bring to players.

ChinaJoy makes its debut at the Qualcomm Snapdragon booth, a true dual screen flip Android handheld device for gamers

AYANEO Pocket DS， It is a flip top dual screen handheld device tailored specifically for retro and geek players. It not only carries players' feelings and dreams for classic dual screen, but also redefines the dual screen flip Android handheld experience with powerful hardware configuration and performance, innovative design and intelligent interaction. It is a perfect fusion of classic and technology, a dreamy handheld device intertwined with retro and future.

We would like to remind players once again that ChinaJoy 2025 will be held in Shanghai on August 1st. AYANEO Pocket DS, together with KONKR's first masterpiece Pocket FIT and AYANEO Pocket S2, will debut at the Qualcomm Snapdragon booth at ChinaJoy 2025. This will be the first official appearance of the AYANEO Pocket DS real machine.

Players are welcome to visit the Qualcomm Snapdragon N5-01 booth to experience and feel the authentic charm of dual screen gaming.