Ayaneo, a Chinese company known for its handheld gaming devices since its inception in 2020, made a significant announcement at GDC 2025 in San Francisco. Initially recognized for its Windows-based gaming PCs, Ayaneo has now ventured into the Android gaming market with the launch of two exciting new devices: the Ayaneo Gaming Pad and the Ayaneo Pocket S2.
What Are the Two New Ayaneo Android Gaming Devices?
The Ayaneo Gaming Pad is an Android gaming tablet, while the Ayaneo Pocket S2 is a new handheld device. Both are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 platform, marking them as pioneers in utilizing this advanced hardware. This platform brings significant enhancements in CPU and GPU performance compared to its predecessors.
The Ayaneo Gaming Pad features an 8.3-inch LCD screen with a 1440p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It supports advanced technologies like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Snapdragon Game Super Resolution. Additionally, it includes Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, ensuring faster and more stable online gaming experiences. The device boasts a premium build with a glass back and a CNC-machined metal frame. For photography enthusiasts, it offers a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP front-facing camera, setting a new standard for gaming tablets with high-end camera capabilities.
Complementing the tablet, the Ayaneo Pocket S2 is an Android handheld with a 6.3-inch 1440p display. It is equipped with an upgraded Hall-effect joystick, linear triggers, and dual X-axis motors for enhanced haptic feedback. The handheld runs on Ayaneo’s proprietary software, AyaSpace and AyaHome, which provides robust game management and customization options. Like the Gaming Pad, the Pocket S2 leverages the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 platform for improved energy efficiency and performance, supporting features such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
For more details on these innovative devices, you can visit Ayaneo’s official website. While pricing and availability information has not yet been disclosed, Ayaneo promises to share updates soon.
