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Ayaneo Unveils $70 Pocket AIR Mini With 4:3 Display, Targeting Retro Gaming in October

The compact Android handheld signals Ayaneo’s budget-tier pivot with Helio G90T hardware at sub-$100 launch pricing.

Overview

  • Ayaneo details a 4.2-inch 1280×960 4:3 LCD rated at 500 nits to present classic games without letterboxing.
  • Introductory pricing is $70 for the 2GB/32GB model and $80 for the 3GB/64GB model, with retail expected to rise to $90 and $100.
  • Sales are expected in October, and an official product page and unveiling video are live, though pre-orders have not opened.
  • Core specs include a MediaTek Helio G90T, Mali-G76 GPU, 2–3GB RAM, microSD expansion, active cooling, a 4,500mAh battery, and Android 11 with AYASpace/AYAHome.
  • Ayaneo also teased a Pocket S Mini powered by Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, targeting a March 2026 launch.