EvoFox Deck 2 Review: Hall Effect Phone Gamepad, Specs and Trade-offs

The EvoFox Deck 2 is a Bluetooth phone gamepad with Hall Effect sticks and triggers, Keylinker key mapping and macro buttons. Here is what it offers, where it falls short and who should buy it.

By Gadget Soch·19 Oct 2026·9 min read

The EvoFox Deck 2 is a Bluetooth gamepad with a built-in phone holder, Hall Effect joysticks and Hall Effect triggers, designed mainly for mobile gaming but also listed for iOS, Windows, macOS and Nintendo Switch. It is a good fit for Android players who want physical controls, including in games without controller support through the Keylinker key-mapping app. Its main weak point on paper is battery life: launch coverage quotes 4 to 6 hours per charge.

The Amazon.in listing linked here is titled “EvoFox Deck 2 Smartphone Gamepad with Hall Effect Triggers & Joysticks”. The title does not name a colour. Launch coverage says the Deck 2 comes in Black and White, so check which colour the listing shows before you order.

How this article was put together: EvoFox’s own website blocked our automated reader, so we relied on the Amazon.in listing, launch reports from FoneArena and 91mobiles, and the Reliance Digital product page, all checked on 17 October 2026. Nothing here comes from hands-on testing by gadgetsoch, and we found no in-depth independent review to quote, so comfort, latency and build quality are not judged.

Quick verdict

Best for: Android gamers who want a phone-holding controller, with key mapping for touch-only games
Also suits: cloud and streaming gamers, and people who want one pad for a phone, PC and Switch
Skip if: you play long sessions without a charger nearby, or you need key mapping on an iPhone
Key strengths: Hall Effect sticks and triggers, Bluetooth 5.0, M1/M2 macro buttons, Precision and Accuracy stick modes, carry pouch in the box (per FoneArena)
Key limitations: 800mAh battery rated for 4 to 6 hours, no published phone-size limits, no charging adapter in the box

EvoFox Deck 2 specifications at a glance

EvoFox Deck 2 key specs at a glance — EvoFox Deck 2 key specifications, summarised from the table in this review.

Feature	What the sources say
Connection	Bluetooth 5.0 with EDR (FoneArena), USB Type-C for charging
Platforms	Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch (Amazon.in listing)
Modes	Xbox, Android, key mapping and Nintendo Switch (FoneArena)
Joysticks	Hall Effect 3D joysticks
Triggers	Hall Effect L2 and R2
Macro buttons	M1 and M2, up to 16 recorded actions (FoneArena)
Stick modes	Precision Mode and Accuracy Mode
Key-mapping app	Keylinker, Android only
Vibration	Dual motors, adjustable (Amazon.in listing)
Lighting	RGB, 10 effects (FoneArena)
Battery	800mAh Li-ion, 4 to 6 hours (FoneArena and Reliance Digital)
Charging	2.5 to 3 hours, 5V/1A input, adapter not included (FoneArena)
Auto power-off	After 5 minutes idle (FoneArena)
Size and weight	21.4 x 11.2 x 5.83 cm, 270 g (Amazon.in listing)
Box contents	Gamepad, USB Type-C cable, carry pouch, quick start guide (FoneArena)

Check the current price of the EvoFox Deck 2 on Amazon.in

Hall Effect sticks and triggers: the headline feature

Most budget controllers use potentiometer joysticks, where a physical contact slides over a resistive track. As that track wears, the stick can start reporting movement when you are not touching it, which gamers call stick drift. Hall Effect sticks measure a magnet’s position instead, so there is no rubbing contact to wear out in the same way.

The Amazon.in listing goes further and promises “zero drift” and no dead zones. Treat that as a marketing claim. Hall Effect sensing removes the most common cause of drift, but no independent long-term test of the Deck 2 was available to confirm how it holds up.

The L2 and R2 triggers also use Hall Effect sensing, which 91mobiles reports EvoFox describes as giving smoother pressure sensitivity. That matters in racing games, where a gradual squeeze controls throttle and braking, and in shooters that use a half-press for aiming.

Precision Mode, Accuracy Mode and macros

According to the Amazon.in listing, Precision Mode lowers joystick sensitivity for smoother camera movement, and Accuracy Mode locks stick movement to straight axes. Lower sensitivity helps with fine aiming in shooters. Axis locking can help when you want a car or character to move in a perfectly straight line without accidental drift to one side.

The two programmable buttons, M1 and M2, can record macros. FoneArena reports that each can store up to 16 recorded actions. Macros are handy for repeated combos, but check the rules of competitive online games before you use them, since some titles do not allow automated inputs.

Keylinker: playing games that do not support controllers

Many popular mobile games, especially multiplayer shooters and MOBAs, only support touch controls. EvoFox’s answer is the Keylinker app, which, according to the listing, maps on-screen touch controls to the physical buttons on Android. You place each button over the matching on-screen control, and the pad then “taps” there when you press it.

Two caveats. First, the listing and launch reports describe Keylinker for Android only, so iPhone owners should expect to use the Deck 2 only in games and apps that support controllers natively. Second, some online games restrict third-party mapping tools, so check a game’s policy if you play ranked matches.

Platforms and cloud gaming

The Amazon.in listing names Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Nintendo Switch. FoneArena lists four modes: Xbox, Android, key mapping and Nintendo Switch. The Xbox mode is what lets Windows and many Android games see the pad as a standard controller.

91mobiles also reports that the Deck 2 works with cloud and streaming services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Remote Play, and with emulator apps for retro games. That is a strong use case: a phone, a good Wi-Fi connection and a controller can stand in for a console for many games.

What no source mentions is the phone size range the holder accepts. If you use a large phone, a foldable or a thick case, ask the seller or check the listing’s product questions before buying. This is the most important unanswered question about the Deck 2.

Battery and charging

FoneArena and the Reliance Digital product page both list an 800mAh battery with 4 to 6 hours of use. FoneArena adds that a full charge takes 2.5 to 3 hours over USB Type-C with a 5V/1A input, and that the controller turns itself off after 5 minutes of inactivity. The box includes a USB Type-C cable but no charger, so you will use a phone charger or a laptop USB port.

Four to six hours is enough for an evening, but not for a full day of travel gaming. Remember that RGB lighting and vibration usually use extra power on any controller, so turning them down is a sensible way to stretch a charge. Your phone will also drain faster while gaming, so a power bank helps on long trips.

Who the Deck 2 suits, and who should look elsewhere

Good choice if: you play mainly on Android, want physical controls in touch-only games through Keylinker, stream games from the cloud or a console, or want one Bluetooth pad that also works on a laptop and a Switch. The Hall Effect sticks and triggers are the reason to pick it over a basic phone controller.

Look elsewhere if: you are an iPhone user who mainly plays touch-only games, you need more than about 6 hours per charge, your phone is unusually large, or you play mostly on a PC at a desk, where a regular controller without a phone holder is easier to use.

Alternatives to consider

Ant Esports Supernova Tri-Mode: Ant Esports’ official page lists Bluetooth plus a 2.4G USB dongle, Hall Effect joysticks, a 1000mAh battery rated for up to 20 hours, and support for PC, PS4, PS3, Steam Deck, Android, iOS and Mac. It does not list Nintendo Switch, and the page does not mention a phone holder.
Sony DualSense: supports PS5, Windows, macOS, Android and Apple devices over Bluetooth or USB-C, with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported PS5 games. It has no built-in phone holder. See our Sony DualSense review for details.
Ant Esports GP130: a wired, no-battery option. Its official page lists Windows, PS3 and Android, and its Amazon.in listing describes an Android mode for Android TVs and boxes. It is a desk or TV controller, not a phone controller.

Before you order: a short checklist

EvoFox Deck 2 buying checklist — What to check before you buy the EvoFox Deck 2.

Colour: the listing title does not name one. Check the photos and the selected option.
Phone size: no source states a supported range. Confirm with the seller if your phone is large or in a thick case.
Warranty: the Reliance Digital page lists a 1-year manufacturer warranty. The Amazon.in listing names Allied Electronics & Magnetics Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, as manufacturer. Confirm the warranty terms on the listing and keep your invoice.
Charger: not included, per FoneArena. Any standard USB charger should work, and the stated input is 5V/1A.
App: install Keylinker on Android only if you need key mapping. Games with native controller support do not need it.

See the EvoFox Deck 2 Smartphone Gamepad on Amazon.in

Frequently asked questions

Does the EvoFox Deck 2 work with iPhone?

Yes, iOS is listed as supported over Bluetooth. Keylinker key mapping is described as an Android feature, so on an iPhone the Deck 2 works in games and apps that support controllers natively.

Can the EvoFox Deck 2 play BGMI or other touch-only games?

On Android, the Keylinker app maps on-screen touch controls to the pad’s buttons, according to the Amazon.in listing. Whether a particular game allows mapping tools is up to that game’s developer, so check its rules before playing ranked matches.

How long does the battery last?

FoneArena and Reliance Digital list 4 to 6 hours from an 800mAh battery, with a 2.5 to 3 hour charge time per FoneArena. These are manufacturer-stated figures. We found no independent battery test.

Does it work with the Nintendo Switch and a PC?

The Amazon.in listing names Nintendo Switch, Windows and macOS, and FoneArena lists a Switch mode and an Xbox mode. On a PC, the Xbox mode is the one most games recognise.

What comes in the box?

According to FoneArena, the box has the gamepad, a USB Type-C cable, a carry pouch and a quick start guide. A charging adapter is not included.

The bottom line

On paper, the EvoFox Deck 2 offers a lot for a phone controller: Hall Effect sticks and triggers, Bluetooth 5.0, macros, two stick-tuning modes, key mapping on Android and support for PC, Mac and Switch. The trade-offs are a short 4 to 6 hour battery rating, Android-only key mapping and no published phone-size range. If those do not bother you, it is worth a close look. If you need a new phone to pair it with, see our guide to the best smartphones on Amazon India.