AYANEO Pocket DS Becomes the World’s First Dual-Screen Android Gaming Handheld

by sunny yang on Aug 27, 2025 0 comments

AYANEO has officially launched the Pocket DS, the world’s first clamshell-style dual-screen Android gaming handheld. The device introduces a unique design with two displays and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 platform. It is equipped with a large 8,000mAh battery and begins shipping at the end of September 2025.

The company has positioned the Pocket DS as a versatile gaming system, supporting Android titles, retro emulation, and cloud streaming. With its foldable dual-screen design, it combines modern mobile gaming features with retro-inspired functionality.

Display and Dual-Screen Experience

The Pocket DS is designed with a 7-inch 1080p OLED main display featuring refresh rate options of 165Hz, 144Hz, 120Hz, 90Hz, and 60Hz. It supports HDR, up to 800 nits brightness, and wide color coverage of 150% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3.

The secondary screen is a 5-inch 1024 × 768 LCD with a 4:3 aspect ratio, tailored for retro emulation such as Nintendo DS and 3DS games, offering 4× native resolution rendering. It delivers 550 nits brightness and full sRGB coverage.

Players can use the dual-screen setup in three modes:

l Dual-screen mode

l Primary display only

l Secondary display only

A new gesture-based control system allows content to be moved between screens instantly, while the “Focus Lock” feature enables players to prioritize input on one screen for uninterrupted gameplay.

Hardware and Performance

At its core, the Pocket DS runs on the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, manufactured on a 4nm process. The SoC features a 1+4+3 CPU layout with a Kryo Prime core at 3.36GHz and an Adreno A32 GPU clocked at 1GHz, capable of sustaining 15W peak performance.

To handle heat, AYANEO developed a PC-grade cooling solution with a turbo fan, a large copper plate, and an all-metal CNC-machined top cover that directs heat away from the grip area.

The device includes:

TMR electromagnetic joysticks and Hall-effect triggers

Full-travel ABXY keys and D-pad

Dual X-axis linear motors for improved haptic feedback

Dual forward-facing speakers

USB-C, microSD slot, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.3

High-speed storage options up to 1TB

Software and Features

The handheld runs AYASpace and AYAHome software, with a focus on dual-screen control. The new AYANEO DS Launcher provides a streamlined app drawer with sorting, search, and multitasking.

The secondary screen functions as a performance dashboard, showing frame rate, CPU/GPU load, and system temperature. It allows players to adjust fan speed, switch between performance modes (Power Saving, Balanced, Gaming, and Full Throttle), and access quick settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

AYANEO has also introduced card-based multitasking on the secondary screen, letting players run apps independently while keeping the main screen dedicated to gaming. Cloud gaming services, high-frame-rate Android games, and retro emulation are all supported.

Conclusion

With its clamshell dual-screen design, Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 performance, and advanced dual-display software, the AYANEO Pocket DS positions itself as a unique handheld in the gaming market. Starting at $370, it combines mobile gaming with retro-inspired features, aiming to appeal to both modern Android players and classic handheld enthusiasts.

The device begins shipping worldwide in September 2025, with multiple configurations and a limited edition model available for collectors.