When Ayaneo promised the Pocket S would redefine Android gaming handhelds, skeptics wondered: Can it handle real punishment? Now, a grueling 100-hour stress test has delivered an answer—and the results are staggering.
The Torture Chamber Setup
The experiment, conducted by tech endurance specialists at Gadget Resilience Lab, pushed the Pocket S to its absolute limits. For over four days straight, the device ran Genshin Impact at maximum settings (60fps, 1080p resolution), with brightness cranked to 100% and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth enabled. No breaks, no cooldowns—just non-stop Teyvat exploration. The goal? To simulate years of aggressive gaming in a single marathon.
Watch the full 100-hour saga here:
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Thermal Performance: Cool Under Fire
Despite the apocalyptic workload, the Pocket S’s Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chip and active cooling system proved formidable. Here’s the breakdown:
- Peak Temperatures: The back panel hit 48°C (118°F)—warm but far below thermal-throttling thresholds. Critical internals (CPU/GPU) stabilized at 72°C, thanks to Ayaneo’s dual-fan design.
- Zero Throttling: Frame rates dipped briefly during asset-loading spikes but held a 55–60fps average. No performance degradation observed.
- Heat Distribution: Heat spread evenly across the aluminum body, avoiding uncomfortable "hotspots." The team noted, "It felt like a warmed-up console, not a frying pan."
Physical Wear: Battle Scars Emerge
After 100 hours, the Pocket S showed resilience but not invincibility:
- Battery Health: Capacity dropped 3.2%—expected after ~500 full cycles compressed into days.
- Controls: Analog sticks developed slight stiffness (fixed with recalibration), while face buttons remained crisp.
- Cosmetic Flaws: The matte finish near vents showed minor discoloration from sustained heat exposure. No cracks or structural issues.
Why This Matters
Most handhelds benchmark for hours, not days. This test mimics years of hardcore use:
"The Pocket S isn’t just powerful—it’s built to last. Surviving 100 hours unscathed means casual gamers might never stress it this hard."
— Gadget Resilience Lab
Final Verdict
Ayaneo’s Pocket S isn’t just a pretty emulation beast. It’s a tank. If you’re hunting an Android handheld that laughs at endurance tests, this might be your holy grail. Just maybe don’t try 100-hour runs at home…
P.S. Curious how the test looked? Re-live every sweaty moment on YouTube.
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