Device comparison

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro vs. Retroid Pocket Classic

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Classic
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Classic
More portable
Retroid Pocket Classic
Newer model
Retroid Pocket Classic

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Classic has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is about $85 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is roughly 19% smaller and 15% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic runs Android 14; Retroid Pocket 4 Pro runs Android 13.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; 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

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Classic

Details
Price
$114
OS
Android 14
Released
Apr 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.92 inch AMOLED
Weight
223 grams

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4 collectors · 11 sessions

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Specs

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SpecRetroid Pocket 4 ProRetroid Pocket Classic
Price$199$114
OSAndroid 13Android 14
Screen4.7 inch3.92 inch
Aspect ratio16:931:27
Resolution1334 x 7501240 x 1080
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1100Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
GPUMali-G77 MC9Qualcomm Adreno A12
RAM8 GB LPDDR4x4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
Weight261 grams223 grams
Dimensions184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm89.9 mm x 138 mm x 26 mm
Video outYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket 4 ProRetroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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
  • Retroid Pocket 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 Retroid Pocket Classic?
Retroid Pocket Classic has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. Retroid Pocket Classic is about $85 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Classic is roughly 19% smaller and 15% lighter. Retroid Pocket Classic has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. Retroid Pocket Classic runs Android 14; Retroid Pocket 4 Pro runs Android 13. Retroid Pocket Classic is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is the cheaper of the two at around $114, roughly $85 less than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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