AYN ThorRetro / Emulation
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AYN Thor
AYN · Released Oct 2025 ·
The AYN Thor is a 6, 3.92" AMOLED handheld from AYN powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It launched at around $290.
8.9
out of 10
$290
Launch price $290
Pros
- +Great handheld for multi-tasking
- +Powerful enough for high-end emulation
- +Great AMOLED screen with vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- +Huge 6000 mAh battery
- +High-resolution display
- +Access to mobile games and apps
- +Good price for this level of performance
- +Can be connected to external displays
- +Access to PC ports via PortMaster
- +Screen is protected when not in use
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Very smooth navigation thanks to 8 GB of RAM
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −The controls can feel a bit cramped because of the lower screen
- −Device can feel bulky when closed
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
GameCubeFull speed
WiiFull speed
Wii UPlayable
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSPlayable
Nintendo SwitchPlayable
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnPlayable
DreamcastFull speed
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Playable
PlayStation 3Limited
PSPFull speed
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- CPU
- Cortex-X3, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 740, 680 MHz
- RAM
- 8 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage
- 128GB UFS 3.1
- Weight
- 380 g
- Dimensions
- 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 6″
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080, 1240 x 1080
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 6000 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- Yes
- Gyroscope
- Yes
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Our verdict
Value4.0
Build7.7
Screen10.0
Performance8.6
The AYN Thor is a 6, 3.92" AMOLED handheld from AYN powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It launched at around $290. It carries 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 13. Highlights include: Great handheld for multi-tasking; Powerful enough for high-end emulation; Great AMOLED screen with vibrant colors and perfect blacks; Huge 6000 mAh battery. Trade-offs to note: The controls can feel a bit cramped because of the lower screen; Device can feel bulky when closed.