Device comparison

Retroid Pocket G2 vs. Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Better screen
Retroid Pocket G2
More portable
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Newer model
Retroid Pocket G2

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket G2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is roughly 2% smaller and 7% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; Retroid Pocket 4 Pro runs Android 13.

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Retroid Pocket G2

Details
Price
$219
OS
Android 15
Released
Oct 2025
Up to
Wii U
Screen
5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
280 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector · 1 session

Retroid

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

Details
Price
$199
OS
Android 13
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.7 inch IPS
Weight
261 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

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Collectors
Retroid Pocket G21
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro0
Rating
Retroid Pocket G2No reviews yet
Retroid Pocket 4 ProNo reviews yet
Logged play
Retroid Pocket G21 player · 1 session · 12h
Retroid Pocket 4 ProNo logged sessions yet

Most played on Retroid Pocket G2

  1. 1
    Mina the Hollower

    Mina the Hollower

    1 player · 1 session

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

No logged games yet.

Specs

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SpecRetroid Pocket G2Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Price$219$199
OSAndroid 15Android 13
Screen5.5 inch4.7 inch
Resolution1920 x 10801334 x 750
PanelAMOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 1100
CPUQualcomm KryoCortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUQualcomm Adreno A22Mali-G77 MC9
RAM8 GB LPDDR5X8 GB LPDDR4x
Weight280 grams261 grams
Dimensions199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket G2Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
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
SwitchLimitedUnsupported
Wii UGoodLimited
PS3LimitedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket G2 and the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
Retroid Pocket G2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is roughly 2% smaller and 7% lighter. Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; Retroid Pocket 4 Pro runs Android 13.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket G2 or the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $199, roughly $20 less than the Retroid Pocket G2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Retroid Pocket G2 or the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
The Retroid Pocket G2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroid Pocket G2 or the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
The Retroid Pocket G2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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