Device comparison

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro vs. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
More portable
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Newer model
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 36% smaller and 13% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, PSP.

Retroid

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

Details
Price
$199
OS
Android 13
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
PS2
Screen
4.7 inch IPS
Weight
261 grams

★ 4.0 from 1 review

3 collectors · 4 sessions

AYANEO

AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Details
Price
$179
OS
Android 13
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
PS2
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
227 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroid Pocket 4 ProAYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Price$199$179
Screen4.7 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution1334 x 750960 x 640
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1100MediaTek Helio G99
CPUCortex-A78 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G77 MC9Mali-G57 MC2
RAM8 GB LPDDR4x6 GB / 8 GB
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh2600 mAh
Weight261 grams227 grams
Dimensions184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm
Video outYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket 4 ProAYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
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

  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 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 4 Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 36% smaller and 13% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is the cheaper of the two at around $179, roughly $20 less than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 3 collectors tracking it.

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