Retroid
Retroid Pocket 5
- Price
- $199
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Nov 2024
- Up to
- 3DS
- Screen
- 5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
- Weight
- 280 grams
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Device comparison
Retroid Pocket 5 vs. AYANEO Pocket S
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Retroid Pocket 5
- Better screen
- Retroid Pocket 5
- More portable
- Retroid Pocket 5
- Newer model
- Retroid Pocket 5
Main differences
- Retroid Pocket 5 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S.
- Retroid Pocket 5 is about $400 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Retroid Pocket 5 is roughly 14% smaller and 20% lighter.
- Retroid Pocket 5 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S.
Details
AYANEO
AYANEO Pocket S
- Price
- $599
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- May 2024
- Up to
- Wii U
- Screen
- 6.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 350 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | Retroid Pocket 5 | AYANEO Pocket S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $599 |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Screen | 5.5 inch | 6.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | AMOLED Touchscreen | IPS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 |
| CPU | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 | Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno A32 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR4x | 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Weight | 280 grams | 350 grams |
| Dimensions | 199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6 | 213.9 mm x 85 mm x 14 |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Retroid Pocket 5 | AYANEO Pocket S |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Excellent | Excellent |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Excellent | Excellent |
| GBA | Excellent | Excellent |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Excellent | Excellent |
| N64 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dreamcast | Excellent | Excellent |
| PSP | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saturn | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wii | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS2 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Excellent | Excellent |
| Switch | Limited | Unknown |
| Wii U | Playable | Excellent |
| PS3 | Limited | Playable |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket 5 and the AYANEO Pocket S?
- Retroid Pocket 5 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S. Retroid Pocket 5 is about $400 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket 5 is roughly 14% smaller and 20% lighter. Retroid Pocket 5 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S.
- Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket 5 or the AYANEO Pocket S?
- The Retroid Pocket 5 is the cheaper of the two at around $199, roughly $400 less than the AYANEO Pocket S based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Retroid Pocket 5 or the AYANEO Pocket S?
- The Retroid Pocket 5 is the newer model, released in 2024.
