Device comparison

Retroid Pocket 6 vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket 6
More portable
Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model
Retroid Pocket 6

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket 6 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 14% smaller.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 has a 120 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.

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Retroid Pocket 6

Details
Price
$244
OS
Android 13
Released
Jan 2026
Up to
Wii U
Screen
5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
?

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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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SpecRetroid Pocket 6Retroid Pocket Nova
Price$244$252
Screen5.5 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 960
PanelAMOLED TouchscreenAMOLED
RAM8 GB / 12 GB8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight?255 grams
Dimensions205.5 mm x 80.5 mm x 17.2 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket 6Retroid 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
SwitchPlayablePlayable
Wii UExcellentExcellent
PS3PlayablePlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket 6 and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
Retroid Pocket 6 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova. Retroid Pocket 6 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 14% smaller. Retroid Pocket 6 has a 120 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket 6 or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket 6 is the cheaper of the two at around $244, roughly $8 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.

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