Device comparison

Retroid Pocket Mini V2 vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Mini V2
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable
Retroid Pocket Mini V2
Newer model
Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is about $53 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is roughly 10% smaller and 16% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Details
Price
$199
OS
Android 13
Released
May 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.92 inch AMOLED
Weight
215 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector · 26 sessions

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

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Collectors
Retroid Pocket Mini V21
Retroid Pocket Nova0
Rating
Retroid Pocket Mini V2No reviews yet
Retroid Pocket NovaNo reviews yet
Logged play
Retroid Pocket Mini V21 player · 26 sessions · 48h 23m
Retroid Pocket NovaNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecRetroid Pocket Mini V2Retroid Pocket Nova
Price$199$252
Screen3.92 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio31:274:3
Resolution1240 x 10801280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 865Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A77 / Cortex-A55Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUQualcomm Adreno 650Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM6 GB LPDDR4x8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
Battery4000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight215 grams255 grams
Dimensions165.28 mm x 77.62 mm x 16.5 - 29.3 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket Mini V2Retroid 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
SwitchLimitedPlayable
Wii UPlayableExcellent
PS3LimitedPlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova. Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is about $53 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is roughly 10% smaller and 16% lighter. Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is the cheaper of the two at around $199, roughly $53 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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