The main difference between the AYN Odin 3 and the Thor is the shape.
The AYN Odin 3 is a horizontal, the Thor is a clamshell that folds shut.
Other differences
- The AYN Odin 3 runs on the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8, the Thor on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
AYN Odin 3The AYN Odin 3 (224.8 x 87.5 x 16.6 mm, 390 g). The Thor is 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm, 380 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the AYN Odin 3 or the Thor?
TieAbout the same: 90 and 86 out of 100.
Which costs less?
ThorThe Thor, at about $290 at launch against $330. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth play GBA (100 and 100 out of 100).
Which has the bigger battery?
AYN Odin 3The AYN Odin 3, at 8,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| AYN Odin 3 | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $330 | $290 |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 6.0 inch AMOLED 16:9 | Two screens: 6 inch and 3.92 inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080, 1240 x 1080 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Weight | 390 g | 380 g |
| Size | 224.8 x 87.5 x 16.6 mm | 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- AYN Odin 3Thor
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
- PS3
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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