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Mangmi Pocket Max vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
Mangmi Pocket Max
Better screen
Mangmi Pocket Max
More portable
Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model
Mangmi Pocket Max

Main differences

  • Mangmi Pocket Max has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Mangmi Pocket Max is about $52 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 45% smaller and 43% lighter.
  • Mangmi Pocket Max has a 144 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.

Mangmi

Mangmi Pocket Max

Details
Price
$200
OS
Android 13
Released
Feb 2026
Up to
3DS
Screen
7.0 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
450 grams

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Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

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Specs

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SpecMangmi Pocket MaxRetroid Pocket Nova
Price$200$252
Screen7.0 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 960
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
PanelAMOLED TouchscreenAMOLED
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 865Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A77 / Cortex-A55Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUQualcomm Adreno 650Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM8 GB LPDDR4X8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
Battery8000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight450 grams255 grams
Dimensions254.87 mm x 101.06 mm x 17.45 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemMangmi Pocket MaxRetroid Pocket Nova
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentExcellent
WiiExcellentExcellent
PS2ExcellentExcellent
Modern systems
3DSExcellentExcellent
SwitchLimitedPlayable
Wii UPlayableExcellent
PS3LimitedPlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Mangmi Pocket Max and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
Mangmi Pocket Max has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova. Mangmi Pocket Max is about $52 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 45% smaller and 43% lighter. Mangmi Pocket Max has a 144 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
Which is cheaper, the Mangmi Pocket Max or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Mangmi Pocket Max is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $52 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.

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