Retroid
Retroid Pocket Nova
- Price
- $252
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Jul 2026
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 4.5 inch AMOLED
- Weight
- 255 grams
No reviews yet
1 collector
Device comparison
Retroid Pocket Nova vs. AYANEO Next Lite
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Retroid Pocket Nova
- Better screen
- Retroid Pocket Nova
- More portable
- Retroid Pocket Nova
- Newer model
- Retroid Pocket Nova
Main differences
- Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Next Lite.
- Retroid Pocket Nova is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 52% smaller and 65% lighter.
- Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Next Lite.
- Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; AYANEO Next Lite runs Windows 11 / SteamOS (HoloISO).
- Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Next Lite is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
AYANEO
AYANEO Next Lite
- Price
- $299
- OS
- Windows 11 / SteamOS (HoloISO)
- Released
- Feb 2024
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 7.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 720 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Community signal
Collectors
Retroid Pocket Nova1
AYANEO Next Lite0
Rating
Retroid Pocket NovaNo reviews yet
AYANEO Next LiteNo reviews yet
Logged play
Retroid Pocket NovaNo logged sessions yet
AYANEO Next LiteNo logged sessions yet
Specs
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| Spec | Retroid Pocket Nova | AYANEO Next Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $252 | $299 |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 / SteamOS (HoloISO) |
| Screen | 4.5 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | AMOLED | IPS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCS8550 (Dragonwing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class) | AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, |
| CPU | Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510 | AMD Zen 2 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6, |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD | Internal 128GB / 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD (up to 8TB) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Weight | 255 grams | 720 grams |
| Dimensions | 169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm | 267 mm x 112 mm x 22 - 30 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
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Emulation source notes
- Retroid Pocket Nova DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- AYANEO Next Lite PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Retroid Pocket Nova PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- AYANEO Next Lite Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Next Lite Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket Nova and the AYANEO Next Lite?
- Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Next Lite. Retroid Pocket Nova is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 52% smaller and 65% lighter. Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Next Lite. Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; AYANEO Next Lite runs Windows 11 / SteamOS (HoloISO). Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Next Lite is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket Nova or the AYANEO Next Lite?
- The Retroid Pocket Nova is the cheaper of the two at around $252, roughly $47 less than the AYANEO Next Lite based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Retroid Pocket Nova or the AYANEO Next Lite?
- The Retroid Pocket Nova is the newer model, released in 2026.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroid Pocket Nova or the AYANEO Next Lite?
- The Retroid Pocket Nova is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
