The AYANEO gaming phone is seemingly nearing a launch, as a new hands-on video of the device has popped up online. The device, which was first announced last year and was supposed to launch earlier in 2026, was delayed because the company wanted to have a renewed focus on improving shipping, support, and delivery timelines.
That’s what the company had claimed at least, when it issued a statement back in mid-January that the phone launch was being pushed back. AYANEO has shown off the phone’s design already so the public knows what it looks like. So far, though, no one has actually had hands-on time with it and been allowed to publish that content up until now.
The phone is reminiscent of a devices like the Sony Xperia Play and Motorola Droid. Two devices that had displays which slid upward to reveal things underneath. In terms of the Droid, it was a full-size physical keyboard. For the Xperia Play it was a set of controls for playing games. The AYANEO Pocket Play, as it’s officially called, leans more towards the latter. Featuring touch-sensitive joystick trackpads, a d-pad, and action buttons. It has even has physical triggers on top you can click inward.
The AYANEO Pocket Play phone hands-on proves it’s a thick boy
If a gaming phone is what you’re looking for, and this is what you seek, there are two things you need to know. One, the AYANEO Pocket Play is not coming to the US, or any other region. At least not yet. Right now it’s only available in China. However, it is noted that AYANEO has a Kickstarter for the device, so it could end up launching in other regions.
The other thing worth noting is that this phone is majorly thick. So even if you could buy it, you’d want to be prepared for a phone that is going to fatten up your pockets considerably. Or make sure you have a bag on you to toss it into. The hands-on video, which comes from PC World, doesn’t mention a price tag. Which is understandable given it isn’t available in the US.
Interestingly enough, it’s also not manufactured by AYANEO. Instead, the phone is made by a company called AMOBILE that AYANEO partnered with to make the device. When or if the Pocket Play ever comes to regions outside of China is unclear. But gamers would surely appreciate it.
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