Ayaneo has been on top of its game lately with handhelds that serve every type of gamer who loves the freedom of mobility while gaming. Known for its premium handhelds that more often than not reach the $1,000 mark (or even cross it), the brand has something to offer its more budget-conscious gamer. Under the sub-brand KONKR, the Chinese brand has just teased the first-ever budget-friendly Android handheld, which most likely will be powered by the Snapdragon Elite 8 SoC. If that’s the case, the gadget will pack a lot of power to play your favorite AAA titles. But we also have to keep in mind the overheating issues that have been spotted in the processor.
This announcement comes on the heels of the Snapdragon G3 Gen3-powered Pocket FIT, which was unveiled last month. The new model is obviously more powerful and is called the Pocket FIT Elite. The Ayaneo Pocket DS was announced not long ago, and now, this budget-friendly handheld makes a strong case for creating internal brand competition. One thing that’s crystal clear in the teaser announcement is the $399 price tag for the Elite model and $329 for the Snapdragon Gen 3-powered version. The company also threw light on its product roadmap for the future.
Designer: Ayaneo, KONKR
The handheld will compete against the likes of Retroid, Anbernic, AYN Thor, or the Windows-powered Flip 1S DS. Given all these brands are going even lower in the price segment, the FIT Elite will fill the gaping hole that’s between the lower end spectrum of mobile gaming and the flagship handheld segment. Having a 6-inch display with 1080p resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, the device is built for performance, although it comes in the same skin as the Pocket FIT. It’ll have a beefy 8,000mAh battery for long gaming sessions on a flight or the long train commute. Like other handhelds of the current era, the ELITE will have Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, which are essential for the longevity of joystick function and in-game precision, respectively. According to Ayaneo, the gadget will be the world’s first to have a Dual-Mode Trigger Lock on an Android handheld.
To make extended gaming sessions comfortable, the handheld has an ergonomic large grip with the Ultra-FIT Comfort tech. Everything else set aside, if KONKR is indeed going to launch the handheld with the latest Snapdragon Elite 8 processor, it’ll be an interesting addition to the gamut of products on offer for modern gamers. The affordable yet performance-packed handheld is set to debut in September, which is not a long way off. We’ll be eagerly waiting for more information to seep in a few weeks to make a further assessment about this interesting proposition in the making.
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