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This could be the most interesting phone of 2026 – and it's not coming from Apple, Samsung or Google

In a year of big phone innovations, one Android device could stand out more than any other

If Sony was too late in 2011, the Ayaneo Pocket Play is going to need a time machine to succeed

Ayaneo announced the Pocket Play last week, but its integrated control design harkens back to a gaming phone that already missed the boat 14 years ago.

GamesRadar

AYANEO Unveils 'Pocket Play'—Its First Gaming Smartphone Reminiscent of Sony's Xperia Play

Ayaneo unveils their first smartphone which is also a gaming mobile device, and it is being seen as a homage to Sony's Xperia Play.

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Bored with smartphones? These 5 upcoming flagships could change your mind in 2026

Some of the most exciting phones in years could be landing in 2026, from the iPhone Fold to the Ayaneo Pocket Play and beyond.

TechRadar

AYANEO's latest gaming handheld is a spiritual successor to one of my favorite smartphones of all time

AYANEO makes some pretty wild portable gaming devices, and in 2026 it's going to be making its first phone. 15 years on, we're finally getting a spiritual successor to the Sony Xperia Play.

Windows Central

AYANEO Pocket PLAY breaks cover in new teaser trailer, leaving us with more questions than answers

It's been teased a few times, but the AYANEO Pocket Play has been officially revealed, aiming to provide a modern take on the classic gaming design from the Sony Xperia Play.

Android Central

Handheld PC maker Ayaneo unveils its first phone, the Pocket Play, with a hidden controller behind a sliding screen

Slide to the left, slide to the right… CRISS-CROSS!

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This new Android phone is designed for everyone who misses the Xperia Play and N-Gage

The Ayaneo Pocket Play is coming to Kickstarter soon, and it promises to serve as a true handheld console, while also being a full Android phone.

TechRadar

AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else.

The upcoming AYANEO flagship handheld is well and truly a beast, but you probably don't want to travel on an airplane with it.

Windows Central

AYANEO’s NEXT II handheld brings serious specs to portable gaming, blurring the line with full PCs (and we're excited)

AYANEO revealed its upcoming flagship Windows handheld, and it's got some insanely impressive specs.

Windows Central

Android gaming handhelds are great, but there's an ugly side to the space I'm tired of ignoring. Here's a glimpse at my journey through the frustrating world of delayed Android gaming handhelds and what it reveals about one of the market's biggest players

We've seen a lot of cool gaming hardware released in the past year, with the AYANEO Pocket DS being of the more highly-anticipated options. However, in addition to an unknown shipping timeline, quality control issues are beginning to appear.

Android Central

Android gaming handhelds are having their 'Steam Deck moment' as new devices like the AYN Odin 3 and KONKR Pocket FIT deliver Snapdragon 8 Elite power and full PC game emulation at unprecedented budget prices, ushering in a golden age for portable gaming

Until recently, Android gaming handhelds lagged behind the latest smartphones in terms of power. That gap was just narrowed by leaps and bounds, all while becoming more affordable, just like what Valve did with the Steam Deck.

Android Central

AYANEO's Pocket Vert breaks cover in its first teaser video

After briefly mentioning in a few months ago, the AYANEO Pocket Vert made its first appearance thanks to a new teaser video. Based on what we know now, expect to break out the wallet if you want to get one.

Android Central

Ayaneo is teasing a 'mobile phone truly made for gamers' and I hope it keeps its promises

Do I need a gaming phone? No. Do I want one? Maybe.

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This could be the moment Apple and Samsung start to worry about retro gaming devices

One of the biggest names in retro gaming handhelds plans to enter the smartphone arena

Android Central

I can't believe the AYANEO Phone is real and is apparently 'coming soon'

A few months after initially being teased, the AYANEO Phone is now being teased again, giving us our first look at the company's foray into the world of smartphones.

Android Central

Retroid teases its next gaming handheld by proclaiming 'The Future is Now'

Retroid has started teasing its next gaming handheld, and is expected to reveal more information in a week.

I've written about games for 40 years, and these are the 3 retro gaming handhelds I recommend most

There are hundreds of retro gaming handhelds available today, but here are my top three personal picks

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AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini: Meet the company's first sub-$100 gaming handheld

The AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini has been officially unveiled, and it will be the company's first gaming handheld to be released for under $100.

This Android gaming handheld is one of the most powerful ever made – but its price is the true hero

Ayaneo's next Pocket Fit sports a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor but is a bargain price

Android Central

I can't believe it, there's actually a Switch emulator on the Play Store

It would appear that there's some excitement still in store for the Android gaming, as the first Nintendo Switch emulator has made its entrance onto the Google Play Store.

TechRadar

You can now preorder the cutest mini PC you'll see in 2025, even if you'e not a retro gaming fan - Ayaneo AM01S with 4-inch display starts from only $499

Ayaneo’s AM01S mini PC combines Ryzen AI power, Radeon graphics, and a flip touchscreen, reaching 208% funding within days.

Android Central

AYANEO's KONKR Pocket FIT Elite could set the bar for Android gaming handhelds

Not to be outdone by the AYN Odin 3 teaser, AYANEO clapped back not just by revealing the price of the KONKR Pocket Fit, but also by introducing the Pocket Fit Elite, with the latter potentially being our first Snapdragon 8 Elite handheld.

Android Central

AYN Thor pre-orders open tonight, and it's much cheaper than I thought

The wait is almost over, as the AYN Thor handheld will go up for pre-order on August 25 at 9:30 PM ET. Pricing starts at just $249, and it's expected to begin shipping in October.

This dual-screen gaming handheld could be the ultimate Android powered portable

The Ayaneo Pocket DS is an OLED-toting powerhouse that could be well worthy of your pocket space

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