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AYANEO Pocket Block Leak Reveals Smaller, Cheaper Android Handheld

NicoGG 2 min read

AYANEO Pocket Block leak reveals a budget Android handheld with BITWAVE branding, full gaming controls, microSD, and stereo speakers. Expected to compete with Miyoo Mini Plus.

AYANEO Pocket Block Leak Reveals Smaller, Cheaper Android Handheld
ANDROID HANDHELDS

appears to be working on a new Android handheld, according to a user manual and leaked renders. The device is listed as the Pocket Block on manuals.plus, but renders shared by a leaker show the name BITWAVE on the device. It is unclear which name will be used for the final product.

Leaked renders show BITWAVE branding

The handheld runs Android and includes an AYA Button for accessing AYAWindow. It features standard gaming controls: ABXY buttons, a D-pad, Start and Select buttons, and shoulder buttons L1/R1 and L2/R2. There are also two customizable buttons with Xbox and Back presets, a power button, volume controls, and an '=' button. Storage can be expanded via a microSD card slot. The device has a USB-C charging port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and stereo speakers.

AYANEO Pocket Block handheld with gaming controls and AYA Button
The leaked user manual shows the device layout.

The Pocket Block or BITWAVE is expected to be a budget-friendly device. It is rumored to compete with handhelds like the Miyoo Mini Plus and TrimUI Brick. The chipset powering the device has not been disclosed.

The source of the leak is Retro Gaming With Deadfred (@RetroDeadFred), who shared the renders and manual. AYANEO has not officially announced the device, and details such as pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.

AYANEO BITWAVE handheld renders showing front design
Renders from Retro Gaming With Deadfred display the BITWAVE branding.

Source: RetroHandhelds