Pocket Micro 2: Ayaneo Reveals Processor & More Details

Pocket Micro 2 Gets Official Nod

Ayaneo unveiled that its smallest handheld, the Pocket Micro is getting a successor. While that announcement didn’t come with lots of details, Ayaneo has now disclosed more specifics about the upcoming handheld which will debut as the Pocket Micro 2. The firm positions this gadget as a significent step up from its predecessor.

Design and Ergonomics Enhancements

Ayaneo describes the Pocket Micro 2 as a thoroughly upgraded horizontal retro Android handheld. First, it says the device will have superior ergonomics, which could be interpreted to suggest the Pocket Micro 2 might deviate from the flat back or boxy design of the Pocket Micro. Alternatively, it could keep the outward appearance of its predecessor but be more pleasant to grasp for extended periods. This is a key focus for the company.

• Better ergonomics means potentionally a more curved back.
• May retain metal shell and glass front of original.

Ayaneo is also guaranteeing a dramatic improvement in performance. While the exact chipset isn’t revealed yet, it has been verified that the Helio G99 chip in the Pocket Micro will be swapped out with a Snapdragon processor. The more robust chip should grant the Pocket Micro 2 the ability to more effectively emulate retro gaming systems and handle more intensive games. This performance jump is crucial for emulation enthusiasts.

Controls and Battery Life Upgrades

Some critiques of the Pocket Micro pointed out the controls as being among its shortcomings. Ayaneo seems to have acknowledged that feedback, as it states the Pocket Micro 2 will include more comfortable controls. It also mentions the battery endurance will be extended, which was another flaw of the Pocket Micro. These fixes directly address user complaints from the original launch.

Pricing and Retention of Premium Build

Last but not least is that the Pocket Micro 2 will retain the upscale design of the original. So we can expect a metal chassis and glass front screen. Although, this also suggests it won’t be inexpensive, and with the high expense of RAM and storage, there’s a chance the Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 will have a higher initial price point than its predecessor. This could make it a niche product for dedicated collectors.

There’s still no release date yet for the gadget, but it seems Ayaneo’s approach is to slowly feed us information about the handheld. The company has been active on social media teasing features without committing to a timeline. Enthusiasts are left waiting for more concrete details.