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Ayaneo to End Snapdragon 8 Elite Pocket FIT After Next Restock as Costs Soar

A post‑holiday spike in component prices is forcing small hardware makers to scale back.

Overview

  • Ayaneo said the Konkr Pocket FIT 8 Elite will likely see its final batch with the upcoming restock, with units sold while supplies last.
  • The company blamed storage quotes that jumped to several times pre‑Chinese New Year levels, which pushed build costs far above the set retail price.
  • Pre‑orders for the Windows‑based Ayaneo NEXT 2 are suspended after costs neared twice the original price, though existing buyers will still receive their units.
  • The Pocket FIT is an Android handheld with a 6‑inch 1080p 144Hz display and an 8,000 mAh battery, offered in Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite versions.
  • Market strains are wider, with Valve’s Steam Deck running low on stock and Intel and AMD raising CPU prices by up to 10% and 15%.