Ayaneo has disclosed new technical details about its upcoming Pocket Play gaming smartphone, marking the company’s first entry into the smartphone market after establishing itself with Android-based gaming handhelds.
According to information shared by Ayaneo on social media, the Pocket Play will feature a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 165Hz refresh rate. The screen is slightly larger than that of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro while matching its resolution, and the refresh rate exceeds that of some competing gaming phones currently on the market.
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Alongside the specifications, Ayaneo released an image showing the device in use, highlighting design choices that differ from most modern smartphones. The image indicates a thick lower chin and a wide top bezel rather than a punch-hole cutout. As stated in the original article, “the display doesn’t have a punch hole for the front facing camera,” with the camera instead housed in the top bezel.
Ayaneo has said the Pocket Play draws inspiration from Sony’s Xperia Play, a device that blended smartphone functionality with gaming-focused design. While the company has not announced an exact release date, the Pocket Play is expected to launch in 2026.
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In keeping with its established approach, Ayaneo has also opened a Kickstarter page for the Pocket Play ahead of launch, although the campaign is not yet live. Separately, the company confirmed it is still developing a gaming tablet called the Ayaneo Gaming Pad, but has not shared new details about that device in recent months.
Source: Ayaneo, Kickstarter