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Ayaneo’s Pocket Play Blends Sliding Phone Design With a Dedicated Gaming Handheld

Built-in touchpads, a D‑pad, physical triggers and a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 point to flagship gaming in a slider with no announced release date or price.

Overview

  • PCWorld published the first hands-on look after seeing the Pocket Play at Computex, describing a 6.8-inch 1080p OLED touchscreen and a sliding display that reveals gaming controls.
  • Ayaneo’s prototype uses a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 system-on-chip, which suggests flagship-level Android performance if final hardware and cooling match the initial demo.
  • Under the slider the unit exposes two touch-sensitive joystick pads, a traditional D‑pad, action buttons and physical triggers, offering inputs for both classic and modern games.
  • Coverage notes the device is thick compared with typical phones, is currently shown only in China, and appears to be manufactured by AMOBILE in partnership with Ayaneo rather than by Ayaneo alone.
  • Key unknowns include final software behavior, battery life, thermal performance, regional availability and price, so observers should watch for full specs and independent benchmarks ahead of any launch.