Last updated: Sep 25, 2025

AYANEO Pocket S2 vs R36S comparison

AYANEO Pocket S2

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Released: Jun 18, 2025|Price: $439.00

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R36S

(open-source/unbranded)

Released: Oct 7, 2024|Available at Amazon and AliExpress

$42.48$49.00

🔥 13% OFF

Key Advantages

AYANEO Pocket S2

Runs PlayStation Portable well; R36S often supports up to SNES
80% larger and 103% sharper screen.
More comprehensive controls for wider game compatibility.
Integrated Hall-effect sticks for improved durability and precision.

R36S

42% longer average battery life (6.0h vs 3.5h)
53% lighter (200g vs 428g)
30% smaller footprint (W x H), distinct retro Gameboy look.
$390 cheaper

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Detailed Comparison

Gaming Performance

Controls & Input

Supported Features	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad Placement	Left	Left
Thumbstick Layout	Symmetrical	None
Shoulder Buttons	Stacked	Stacked

Display & Audio

Screen Size	6.3"	3.5"
Screen Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	2560 x 1440	640 x 480
Aspect Ratio	16:9	4:3
Pixel Density	466 PPI	229 PPI
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Speaker Placement	Stereo Bottom-Firing	Bottom front-facing
Speaker Type	Stereo	Stereo
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

Base OS	Android 14	ArkOS
Custom OS Support	None	None

Battery & Power

Battery Life	1-6 hrs	4-8 hrs
Capacity	8000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charging Port	Bottom	Bottom USB-C
Charging Method	40W USB-C PD	USB-C

Body & Build

Form Factor	Horizontal	Vertical
Material	CNC Aluminum Alloy + Plastic	Plastic
Weight	428 g	200 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	229 x 91 x 16 mm	174 x 84 x 21 mm
Color Variants	Obsidian Black, Ice Soul White, Retro Power, B.Duck Pixel Memory	White, Purple, Transparent Black
Release Date	Jun 18, 2025	Oct 7, 2024

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	Kryo Octa-core 3.3GHz	Quad-core Cortex-A35
Architecture	ARM64	ARM64
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3	Rockchip RK3326
GPU	Adreno A33	Mali-G31 MP2
RAM Size	16 GB	1 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR3L
Internal Storage	UFS 4.0	microSD
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	3.3 GHz	1.5 GHz
CPU Cores	8	4
CPU Threads	8	4
GPU Clock	< 1050 MHz	520 MHz