Remember when everyone thought the Nintendo DS was weird with its dual screens? Well, that “weird” design is making a comeback in the Android handheld space. AYN just teased the Thor, a clamshell dual-screen Android gaming device, and honestly, it’s looking like they’re trying to capture some of that DS magic but with modern Android gaming power. This article will discuss everything about the rumored AYN Thor, including leaked specifications and expected pricing.
AYN Thor Rumored Overview
Design
Apparently, AYN’s going full clamshell with the Thor. The teaser shows a design that’s pretty similar to the Retroid Pocket Flip 2, which isn’t exactly surprising since that form factor just works. You’re getting dual screens, though the top screen appears smaller than what AYANEO did with their Pocket DS and its 7-inch main display.
The control layout looks familiar – inset sticks in that Xbox-style arrangement we’ve all gotten used to. Stacked triggers like the Flip 2, and they’ve placed the Home and Back buttons right beside the speakers. It’s rather funny that they went with the Thor name when they already have the Odin series going. Norse mythology theme, I guess?
Hardware
One thing that caught our attention was how little AYN actually revealed. The teaser is under 40 seconds, and they’re basically saying “trust us, it’ll be good.” We know it’s running Android and packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, but whether that’s the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 or G3x Gen 2 is anyone’s guess.
Well, basically everything else is up in the air – RAM, storage, battery life, screen resolutions. More often than not, companies tease stuff when they’re still figuring out the final specs, so this might just be AYN testing the waters.
Does this make sense?
From where we’re seeing the market, dual-screen Android handhelds are having a moment. AYANEO dropped the Pocket DS at around $400, and suddenly everyone’s realizing that maybe dual screens aren’t just a gimmick. The problem, I think, is that most Windows clamshell handhelds cost way more, so there’s definitely room for affordable Android alternatives.
All things considered, AYN’s timing isn’t bad. They’ve built a decent reputation with the Odin series, and the handheld gaming market is absolutely exploding right now. Plus, Android emulation has gotten ridiculously good – you can run everything from PSP to some PS2 games pretty smoothly.
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Competition and Positioning
But makes no sense to ignore what else is out there. The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 already exists with a similar design, and AYANEO’s Pocket DS is setting the bar for what dual-screen Android gaming can be. AYN needs to either undercut on price or offer something unique to stand out.
They’re also teasing the Odin 3 alongside this, which suggests they’re going for a big product push at the end of 2025. Whatever they’re planning, it better be good because the handheld space is getting crowded fast.
AYN Thor Expected Rumor and Availability
AYN hasn’t dropped any pricing hints yet, but considering the AYANEO Pocket DS costs around $400, the Thor will probably need to come in under that to make sense.
