Compare AYN Odin 2 Mini (198×85.8×19.5 mm, 5" 16:9) vs AYN Odin 3 (224.8×87.5×16.6 mm, 6" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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AYN Odin 2 Mini
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
AYN Odin 3
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 Mini has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm, while the AYN Odin 3 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 26.8 mm (11.9%) narrower than the AYN Odin 3. In height, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 1.7 mm (1.9%) shorter than the AYN Odin 3. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 2.9 mm (17.5%) thicker than the AYN Odin 3 (19.5 mm vs 16.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 Mini occupies 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²), compared to 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) for the AYN Odin 3—a footprint difference of 2,682 mm² (13.6%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 Mini weighs 320g versus 390g for the AYN Odin 3, representing a 70g (17.9%) weight difference (AYN Odin 2 Mini is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the AYN Odin 2 Mini's 5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.09" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)), while the AYN Odin 3's 6" (16:9) panel yields a 4.9" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the AYN Odin 3 a 0.81" larger active 4:3 diagonal (44% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a 5" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 6" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 3, making the AYN Odin 3 larger by 1" (+44% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 Mini | AYN Odin 3 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm | AYN Odin 3 is 1.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 198 mm | 224.8 mm | 26.8 mm (11.9% vs Odin 3) |
| Height | 85.8 mm | 87.5 mm | 1.7 mm (1.9% vs Odin 3) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 19.5 mm | 16.6 mm | 2.9 mm (17.5% vs Odin 3) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) | 2,682 mm² (13.6% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 331.3 cm³ | 326.5 cm³ | 4.8 cm³ (1.5% diff) |
| Weight | 320 g | 390 g | 70 g (17.9% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 5" | 6" | 1" (20% larger on Odin 3) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 74 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.81" (+44% area) on Odin 3 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | +1" (+44% area) on Odin 3 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.88" (+44% area) on Odin 3 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 (Snapdragon 8 Elite) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh larger on Odin 3 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 | Android 13 vs Android 15 |
The AYN Odin 2 Mini measures 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm (footprint: 16,988 mm² / 169.9 cm²), whereas the AYN Odin 3 measures 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm (footprint: 19,670 mm² / 196.7 cm²). Compared to the AYN Odin 3, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 26.8 mm (11.9%) narrower, 1.7 mm (1.9%) shorter, 2.9 mm (17.5%) thicker, and 2,682 mm² (13.6%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 70g (17.9%) lighter (320g vs 390g).
The AYN Odin 3 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.81" diagonal (44% more active display area) than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. Specifically, the AYN Odin 2 Mini has a 5" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.09" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). The AYN Odin 3 has a 6" 16:9 AMOLED screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.9" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the AYN Odin 3 provides a larger viewable image at 6" effective diagonal compared to 5" on the AYN Odin 2 Mini (+1", or 44% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the AYN Odin 2 Mini operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the AYN Odin 3 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the AYN Odin 3 is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2 Mini, with a smaller overall chassis volume (326.5 cm³ vs 331.3 cm³). The AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g), whereas the AYN Odin 3 uses a horizontal bar form factor (224.8 mm wide × 16.6 mm thick, 390g). Overall, the AYN Odin 3 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16.6 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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