Retroid
Retroid Pocket Classic
- Price
- $114
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Apr 2025
- Up to
- 3DS
- Screen
- 3.92 inch AMOLED
- Weight
- 223 grams
No reviews yet
3 collectors · 5 sessions
Device comparison
Retroid Pocket Classic vs. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2
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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 AYANEO Pocket Micro 2.
- Retroid Pocket Classic is about $160 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 11% smaller and 11% lighter.
- Retroid Pocket Classic has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket Micro 2.
- Retroid Pocket Classic runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 runs Android 13.
Details
AYANEO
Pocket Micro 2
- Price
- $274
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Unknown
- Up to
- 3DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 248 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Community signal
Collectors
Retroid Pocket Classic3
Pocket Micro 20
Rating
Retroid Pocket ClassicNo reviews yet
Pocket Micro 2No reviews yet
Logged play
Retroid Pocket Classic2 players · 5 sessions · 6h 41m
Pocket Micro 2No logged sessions yet
Most played on Retroid Pocket Classic
Pocket Micro 2
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | Retroid Pocket Classic | Pocket Micro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114 | $274 |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Screen | 3.92 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 31:27 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 1240 x 1080 | 960 x 640 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | AMOLED | IPS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno A12 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3950 mAh |
| Weight | 223 grams | 248 grams |
| Dimensions | 89.9 mm x 138 mm x 26 mm | 162 mm x 67.8 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Retroid Pocket Classic | Pocket Micro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Good | Excellent |
| Wii | Good | Excellent |
| PS2 | Good | Excellent |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Good | Excellent |
| Switch | Unsupported | Limited |
| Wii U | Limited | Playable |
| PS3 | Limited | Limited |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket Classic and the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
- Retroid Pocket Classic has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Micro 2. Retroid Pocket Classic is about $160 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 11% smaller and 11% lighter. Retroid Pocket Classic has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket Micro 2. Retroid Pocket Classic runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 runs Android 13.
- Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket Classic or the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
- The Retroid Pocket Classic is the cheaper of the two at around $114, roughly $160 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroid Pocket Classic or the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
- The Retroid Pocket Classic is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 3 collectors tracking it.
