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AYN Odin2 Portal announced – Third model in the Odin2 series coming soon

AYN Odin2 Portal Announced
AYN Odin2 Portal Announced

The AYN Odin2 Portal is the latest in the Odin series of Android gaming handhelds, offering a premium mix of design, performance, and convenience for gamers on the go. Its been a few days since the AYN Odin2 Portal announced and now we have the full details. Packed with cutting-edge features and the power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, this device is ready to deliver both high-end Android gaming and advanced emulation experiences. Let’s break down what makes the Odin2 Portal an exciting choice for gamers.

Design of the AYN Odin2 Portal

The AYN Odin2 Portal sports a futuristic, ergonomic design, crafted with comfort and usability in mind. One of its standout features is the 3D Curved Touch Screen, offering the industry’s most advanced curved glass cover for an ultra-modern look and feel. This screen design not only adds to the sleekness of the device but also enhances the user experience with smooth touch interactions, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in their games.

AYN Odin2 Portal announced
AYN Odin2 Portal

Weighing in at 430g and measuring 257 x 98.6 x 17.2 mm, the Odin2 Portal is designed to be portable while maintaining a premium feel. The layout of the game controls follows a standard console setup with precise analog sticks, responsive D-pad, and tactile face buttons, ensuring that both casual and hardcore gamers can enjoy a seamless control experience. Triggers and bumpers are conveniently placed for those intense gaming moments, making it an ideal handheld for any game genre.

The Display

A major highlight of the AYN Odin2 Portal is its 7-inch OLED display, designed for gamers who demand vibrant colors and sharp visuals. The 1080p resolution ensures that games and media are displayed in full HD, while the zero-bezel design maximizes screen real estate for an immersive viewing experience. With a 120Hz refresh rate, users can enjoy ultra-smooth gameplay, particularly in fast-paced games that benefit from high frame rates.

AYN Odin2 Portal 3D curved touch glass cover
AYN Odin2 Portal 3D curved touch glass cover

The display also offers a 155% sRGB color gamut for vivid color reproduction and over 800 nits of brightness, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. Additionally, the impressive 100,000:1 contrast ratio delivers deep blacks and sharp contrast, bringing every game and app to life.

The CPU, RAM, and Storage

Powering the Odin2 Portal is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (8G2) processor, based on a cutting-edge 4nm process. This chipset packs a powerful combination of cores: one X3 core running at 3.2GHz, two A710 cores clocked at 2.8GHz, and three A510 cores at 2.0GHz. This configuration provides a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency, ideal for demanding gaming sessions and multitasking.

The Odin2 Portal comes with multiple configurations for RAM and storage, allowing users to choose between 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of RAM, depending on their needs. For storage, options include 128GB, 512GB, or even 1TB, providing ample space for games, media, and apps. Additionally, it includes a TF card slot for expandable storage, ensuring you’ll never run out of space for your growing game library.

AYN Odin2 Portal Communications

When it comes to connectivity, the Odin2 Portal is equipped with the latest standards. Wi-Fi 7 ensures fast and stable internet connections, even in crowded environments, while Bluetooth 5.3 offers improved range and reliability for wireless peripherals, such as controllers, headphones, and other accessories. These advancements in wireless technology ensure that gamers can enjoy seamless multiplayer gaming, media streaming, and device pairing with minimal latency.

AYN Odin2 Portal back and front
AYN Odin2 Portal back and front

Operating System and Software

The Odin2 Portal runs on Android 13, offering all the versatility of a modern Android operating system. This means access to the Google Play Store where users can download and install any app or game, from casual titles to emulators. Additionally, the device will come pre-loaded with the usual AYN overlay, providing a familiar, intuitive user interface for easy configuration and customization, especially for gaming and performance settings.

Whether you want to tweak performance modes, set custom control schemes, or optimize the handheld for different games, the Odin software ensures you have full control over your gaming experience.

Battery Life

Battery performance is always a critical factor for handheld gaming devices, and the Odin2 Portal delivers with its 8000mAh battery. This large battery ensures that gamers can enjoy extended sessions without needing to constantly recharge. Based on the battery performance of previous models like the Odin2 and Odin2 Mini Pro, we can expect around 6 hours of usage on a single charge, depending on factors like screen brightness, game intensity, and background processes.

The device also supports 27W fast charging, allowing you to quickly top up the battery and get back to gaming in no time.

Full list of technical specifications

PROCESSORQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU CORES1×X3 @ 3.2GHz, 2×A710 @ 2.8GHz, 3×A510 @ 2.0GHz
GPUAdreno 740
COOLINGActive Cooling
BATTERY8000mAh
CHARGING SPEED27W
CONNECTIVITYWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.3
I/OUSB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, TF card slot
VIDEO OUTPUTDisplayPort 4K60
OSAndroid 13
DIMENSIONS257 x 98.6 x 17.2 mm
WEIGHT430g
RAM8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x
STORAGE128GB / 512GB / 1TB

Gaming and Emulation Performance

The Odin2 Portal is expected to perform on par with the Odin2 Pro and Odin2 Mini Pro, which means gamers can look forward to an excellent Android gaming and emulation experience. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, paired with high RAM options, provides enough horsepower to run the latest Android games smoothly and handle more demanding emulation tasks with ease.

Don't expect all games to run on YuZu but there are playable ones
Don’t expect all games to run on YuZu, but there are playable ones with this CPU

For those interested in the specifics, our previous review of the Odin2 Mini provides detailed benchmark results and performance comparisons. You can check out our in-depth Odin2 Mini Pro review here to get a sense of what to expect in terms of gaming and emulation power.

Share your thoughts on the AYN Odin2 Portal

What are your thoughts on the AYN Odin2 Portal? Are you already an Odin2 owner considering an upgrade, or are you new to the Odin family? We’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this exciting new Android handheld! Feel free to leave your comments below, and stay tuned for more updates and reviews as we dive deeper into the Odin2 Portal’s capabilities.

AYN Odin2 Portal Box contents
AYN Odin2 Portal Box contents

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