When comparing Sminiker Gamepad vs Drone Evolution Controller, the Slant community recommends Sminiker Gamepad for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” Sminiker Gamepad is ranked 11th while Drone Evolution Controller is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Sminiker Gamepad is:
There is a detachable phone holder which can be mounted to the controller. When on the go, it can be hard to find a place to prop your phone up, which makes a phone holder like this very useful.
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Pros
Pro Holds your phone for you
There is a detachable phone holder which can be mounted to the controller. When on the go, it can be hard to find a place to prop your phone up, which makes a phone holder like this very useful.
Pro Comfortable for long gaming sessions
The controller is full sized, which means that your hands aren't cramped trying to hold onto a miniature controller.
Pro Stores 4 device's info for easy switching
The Sminiker Gamepad can hold onto 4 device's pairing status and switch between them with the click of a button. Most controllers need to be un-paired, and then re-paired each time you switch devices. This helps make the Gamepad more attractive if you have both a phone and a tablet, or wish to share your controller with your kids/friends, or anyone else.
Pro Small and portable
The Drone Evolution Controller is small and lightweight making the device portable and pocketable. It does this while not sacrificing any buttons - it still features a D pad, two analog sticks, four buttons (ABXY), and shoulder as well as trigger buttons.
Pro Built in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
There is a built in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is charged through USB.
Cons
Con Only works with Android
Many of the other controllers can work with either Windows, iOS, or both...however the Sminiker Gamepad only works with Android phones.
Con Cheap components
The build quality of the Sminiker isn't great, and the included charging USB cable is short and can break easily based on numerous reviews.
Con Limited selection
It may be difficult to find as the controller does not seem to be on stock on the manufacturers site other than in one color (white high-gloss). It is also out of stock on Amazon.
Con Buttons don't always register when pressed lightly
Unless you constantly press down hard, the controller will miss about 1 in 5 button presses (for both the D pad as well as the ABXY buttons).
Con Confusing settings
Settings may be confusing or difficult to use.