OPEN PRE-ORDERS through Indiegogo for the AYANEO pocket Vert
AYANEO launched its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for most recent its android-based handheld, the Pocket Vert. Its features include a vertical Game Boy-like form factor, 3.5 inches high-resolution display, and has Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Early bird pricing on the entry-level variant starts from $269.
Core Specifications and Configurations
A metallic body, has three configurations with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage. Internal fan controls active cooling.
- 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage: $269 (Early Bird) / $339 (Retail)- Available in black or white.
- 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: $349 (Early Bird) / $419 (Retail)- Available in black or white.
- 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage: $369 (Early Bird) / $439 (Retail)- Available in red.
Screen and Controls
What defines Pocket Vert is its 3.5-inch IPS LCD display, with a 1600 x 1440 pixel resolution producing a pixel density of 615 PPI. The brightness is up to 450 nits, and the refresh rate is 60 Hz.
For controls, the device simply goes with the use of an invisible touch pad found under the D-Pad along with action buttons. That touch sensitive area can then be mapped for emulation of an analog stick or other use cases, going at it without needing a physical analog stick.
Other Features
This handheld is consolidated with all modern features.
- Battery: 6000 mAh.
- Connectivity: WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
- Ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with video output), a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card reader.
- Audio: Stereo speakers.
- Sensors: 9-axis gyroscope, X-axis linear motor for haptics, and fingerprint sensor.
- Extra Keys: A "MagicSwitch" key on the side gives quick access to a settings menu or volume controls.
- Dimensions: 86.4 x 143 x 20.5mm and weighs 318 grams.
Availability and Accessories
Currently available for pre-order on its Indiegogo campaign page, the AYANEO Pocket Vert features optional accessories: leather or TPU cases, a stand, and a screen protector.
