Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket Micro vs. Retroid Pocket Mini V2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Pocket Micro
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Mini V2
More portable
Retroid Pocket Mini V2
Newer model
Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro is roughly 23% smaller and 8% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket Micro.
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is highlighted for GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64; AYANEO Pocket Micro is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

AYANEO

AYANEO Pocket Micro

Details
Price
$190
OS
Android 13
Released
Sep 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
233 grams

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Retroid

Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Details
Price
$199
OS
Android 13
Released
May 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.92 inch AMOLED
Weight
215 grams

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2 collectors · 35 sessions

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Pocket MicroRetroid Pocket Mini V2
Price$190$199
Screen3.5 inch3.92 inch
Aspect ratio3:231:27
Resolution960 x 6401240 x 1080
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM6 GB / 8 GB6 GB LPDDR4x
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery2600 mAh4000 mAh
Weight233 grams215 grams
Dimensions156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm165.28 mm x 77.62 mm x 16.5 - 29.3 mm
Video outNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Pocket MicroRetroid Pocket Mini V2
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEF4b-GzSw
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Micro and the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. AYANEO Pocket Micro is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro is roughly 23% smaller and 8% lighter. Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket Micro. Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is highlighted for GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64; AYANEO Pocket Micro is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Micro or the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro is the cheaper of the two at around $190, roughly $9 less than the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Micro or the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the AYANEO Pocket Micro or the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

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