Both the Odin 2 and the Odin 2 Portal share the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, Android 13, and an emulation ceiling that reaches Nintendo Switch, so raw performance is not what separates them. The Portal, released in January 2025, adds a larger screen and a higher price ceiling of $529 versus the Odin 2's $449 top configuration. Buyers who want a more compact, lighter device at a lower entry cost lean toward the original Odin 2; those who prioritize screen real estate pay the premium for the Portal.
| Odin 2 | Odin 2 Portal | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299–$449 | $299–$529 |
| Brand | AYN Technologies | AYN Technologies |
| Released | 2023 / 10 | 2025 / 01 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510 1x / 2x / 2x / 3x | Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510 1x / 2x / 2x / 3x |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS4.0, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | High-end | High-end |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.0 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz* |
| Pixel density | 367.15 PPI | 314.7 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Weight | 420 grams | 430 grams |
| Dimensions | 225 mm x 98 mm x 17 mm | 257 mm x 98.6 mm x 17.2 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Gray, Black, Transparent Purple, Transparent Blue (Source) | Black, White, Indigo |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Video out | Micro HDMI Top facing | USB-C video out Bottom facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Odin 2 | Odin 2 Portal | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | A | A |
| Nintendo 3DS | A | A |
| Nintendo Wii | A | A |
| PlayStation 2 | A | A |
| Switch | A- | A- |
| Wii U | C+ | C+ |
| PlayStation 3 | C | C |
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