AYN Thor Dual-Screen Handheld Starts Shipping – Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Only

Key Takeaways

1. AYN has begun shipping the Thor dual-screen handheld, starting with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 versions; Snapdragon 865 versions are not yet shipping.
2. The AYN Thor comes in four variants: Thor Lite (Snapdragon 865), Thor Base, Thor Pro, and Thor Max, with different RAM and storage options.
3. The main display is 6 inches with 1080 x 1920 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, while the secondary display is 3.92 inches with 1080 x 1240 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.
4. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 versions feature advanced specifications, including LPDDR5X RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and 4K60 output, whereas Snapdragon 865 versions have older tech like Wi-Fi 6.
5. The AYN Thor is available for purchase on their website, with prices ranging from $249 to $429 based on the configuration.

Gaming handheld maker AYN has revealed that it has started sending out the Thor dual-screen handheld to its supporters. The Thor was first introduced in August, with pre-orders opening at the month’s end.

Shipping Details

In a message on its official Discord channel, AYN confirmed that only the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 versions of the dual-screen Android gaming handheld are currently shipping. There is no information yet on when the Snapdragon 865 version will be dispatched. To recap, the AYN Thor comes in four different variants.

Variants and Specifications

There’s the Thor Lite featuring a Snapdragon 865 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB storage; the Thor Base, which has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage; the Thor Pro that shares the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip but offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage; and lastly, the Thor Max, boasting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage.

The AYN Thor is equipped with a 6-inch main display that has a resolution of 1080 x 1920, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 650 nits. The secondary display measures 3.92 inches and is an OLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1240, a refresh rate of 60Hz, and peak brightness of 550 nits. Both displays are OLED panels and support touch input.

Performance Features

The Snapdragon 865 version includes LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, while those with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 come with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Buyers of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 versions will also benefit from Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and the ability to output at 4K60 when connected to an external display. In contrast, the Snapdragon 865 version is equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and can only output at 1080p when linked to an external display.

Both models come with a battery capacity of 6,000mAh, support for 27W fast charging, an active cooling fan, a Micro SD card slot, and an audio jack. They will ship with Android 13 pre-installed. The handheld is available in Black, White, Rainbow, and Clear Purple. A few official accessories for the device are also available, including a grip case and lanyard.

The AYN Thor can be bought directly from AYN’s website. Prices start at $249 and go up to $429 for the top-tier configuration.

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