Those who have been asking for an AYN Odin 2 Portal with updated internals have gotten their wish. Just last week, the AYN Odin 3 Portal was formally announced, with the company sharing a variety of teaser images and videos leading up to the launch.
Pre-orders open for AYN’s latest flagship handheld at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT), with prices starting at $399 for the Odin 3 Portal Base. When the pricing and release details were initially revealed, there were only three configurations to choose from.
However, AYN requested feedback from the community about a potential 1TB option, and as a result, there’s now a 16GB/1TB “Max” variant available. Here’s how pricing shakes out across the board:
- Base (12GB/128GB):
$419$399 - Pro (12GB/256GB):
$499$479 - Max (16GB/512GB):
$579$549 - Max (16GB/1TB):
$699$669
This will come in particularly handy for those who plan to make use of software like Armada, once it becomes available. But it also will obviously be helpful even if you stick with Android and rely on apps like Droid Deck and/or GameNative for your PC gaming.
Specs Comparison: AYN Odin 3 Portal vs. Odin 2 Portal vs. Odin 3
If you’re curious about how the Odin 3 Portal stacks up to the Odin 2 Portal or the Odin 3, below you’ll find a spec comparison showing all three devices.
| AYN Odin 3 Portal | |
|---|---|
| Hardware | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Cooling | Intelligent Cooling System |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 7-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| PPI | 314.7 |
| Storage | |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 3.1, 512GB UFS 3.1, 1TB UFS 3.1 |
| External Storage | microSD |
| Battery | |
| Battery Capacity | 9000mAh |
| Charging Speed | 60W |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ports | 3.5mm Audio Jack, microSD, USB-C 3.1 |
| Additional Details | Displayport Alt Mode (4K@60Hz) |
| Video Out | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Sticks | 2x, Hall Effect |
| Triggers | Hall Effect |
| Shoulder Layout | Stacked |
| D-Pad | Bottom Left |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Speaker Location | Front-facing |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 257 x 101 x 17.2mm |
| Weight | 450g |
| Software | |
| Operating System | Android 15 |
| AYN Odin 2 Portal | |
|---|---|
| Hardware | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 7-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| PPI | 314.70 PPI |
| Storage | |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| External Storage | microSD |
| Battery | |
| Battery Capacity | 8000mAh |
| Charging Speed | 27W |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Cellular | ❌ |
| Ports | 3.5mm Audio Jack, USB-C |
| Video Out | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Sticks | Hall Effect |
| Triggers | Hall Effect |
| Shoulder Layout | Stacked |
| D-Pad | Bottom Left |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Speaker Location | Front-facing |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 257 x 98.6 x 17.2mm |
| Weight | 430g |
| Form Factor | Horizontal |
| Software | |
| Operating System | Android |
| Custom Firmware | ROCKNIX, Batocera |
| AYN Odin 3 | |
|---|---|
| Hardware | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X, 12GB LPDDR5X, 16GB LPDDR5X, 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 6-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| PPI | 367.15 |
| Storage | |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 3.1, 512GB UFS 3.1, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| External Storage | microSD |
| Battery | |
| Battery Capacity | 8000mAh |
| Charging Speed | 60W |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ports | 3.5mm Audio Jack, USB-C |
| Video Out | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Sticks | Hall Effect |
| Triggers | Analog |
| Shoulder Layout | Stacked |
| D-Pad | Bottom Left |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Speaker Location | Front-facing |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 224.8 x 87.5 x 16.6mm |
| Weight | 390g |
| Form Factor | Horizontal |
| Software | |
| Operating System | Android 15 |
Many kind of expected AYN to match the internals of the Odin 3 Portal with the original Odin 3, and that’s exactly what we have. Unfortunately, there is no “Ultra” variant to speak of, at least not for the time being, but we hope that the current climate in the tech space will change that in the near future. Still, I wouldn’t hold my breath for an Odin 3 Portal Ultra, as the 1TB Max variant is probably the best that we’re going to get for the time being.
Beyond that, the only major difference between the Odin 2 Portal and Odin 3 Portal, besides the horsepower boost is the battery life. AYN managed to squeeze a 9,000mAh battery into the Odin 3 Portal, an increase of 1,000mAh over its predecessor, all while keeping the weight (450g) the same.
Unfortunately, for some at least, this also means that AYN is apparently sticking with the design from the Odin 2 Portal. Ergonomics are a fickle thing, so expect to see feedback from both sides of the fence once the Odin 3 Portal makes its way into the hands of reviewers and the general public. On the bright side, AYN is releasing a TPU grip to help alleviate ergonomic concerns, which may help make or break the experience.
Available Accessories
AYN isn’t hanging everyone out to dry if you prefer pairing a new handheld with some new accessories. In addition to the discount when pre-ordering the Odin 3 Portal, you can also save a few bucks on some extra buttons, or maybe a carrying case.
