Device comparison

Retroid Pocket Nova vs. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Nova
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable
Pocket Micro 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is about $22 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 23% smaller and 3% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.

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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AYANEO

Pocket Micro 2

Details
Price
$274
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
248 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroid Pocket NovaPocket Micro 2
Price$252$274
Screen4.5 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution1280 x 960960 x 640
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
PanelAMOLEDIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPUCortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
GPUQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh3950 mAh
Weight255 grams248 grams
Dimensions169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm162 mm x 67.8 mm x 18 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket NovaPocket Micro 2
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
SwitchPlayableLimited
Wii UExcellentPlayable
PS3PlayableLimited

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket Nova and the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova. Retroid Pocket Nova is about $22 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 23% smaller and 3% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket Nova or the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
The Retroid Pocket Nova is the cheaper of the two at around $252, roughly $22 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 based on catalog pricing.

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