Ayaneo previews the Ayaneo Phone, a console-style gaming smartphone with physical side keys, sliding design, and Remake branding. Price hints, rivals.
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Ayaneo, best known for its powerful handheld consoles, is officially gearing up to enter the smartphone arena. In a brief teaser, the company offered a first glimpse of its upcoming Ayaneo Phone. From the footage, it’s clear the brand is targeting gamers, presenting the device as a smartphone that channels the spirit of a game console.
Early details point to a dual rear camera and physical side keys designed to feel especially natural in landscape mode during play. This approach could rekindle interest in the idea of a gaming phone with built-in controls, evoking memories of the storied Sony Xperia Play.
Insiders also suggest Ayaneo is exploring a sliding mechanism, a choice that would make the design even more intriguing. The smartphone is set to launch under the Remake label, the same brand the company uses for contemporary reimaginations of retro consoles.
Judging by Ayaneo’s usual pricing, the newcomer is unlikely to be a budget pick. Still, it could stand toe-to-toe with the Asus ROG Phone and RedMagic if it delivers a thoughtful balance of performance and in-game comfort. The gaming phone segment has been stirring again lately, and the arrival of a player seasoned in portable consoles feels like exactly the nudge this market has been waiting for.