When comparing Phonejoy vs Drone Evolution Controller, the Slant community recommends Phonejoy for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” Phonejoy is ranked 10th while Drone Evolution Controller is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Phonejoy is:
The way the device folds in on itself allows the device to become pocketable and portable.
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Pros
Pro Portable
The way the device folds in on itself allows the device to become pocketable and portable.
Pro Phone sits firmly between both sides
Unlike a lot of gamepads the Phonejoy allows the phone to sit in the middle of the device, making it easier to touch the screen as well as act more like a traditional portable gaming device.
Pro Built in rechargeable battery
The Phonejoy has a built in rechargeable litiun-ion battery
Pro First party app available
Phonejoy offers a first party app to is used to customize controls and find compatible games.
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 Overpriced
At $70 the Phonejoy is a bit overpriced when compared to it's competitors.
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.