Retroid
Retroid Pocket Nova
- Price
- $252
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Jul 2026
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 4.5 inch AMOLED
- Weight
- 255 grams
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5 collectors · 103 sessions
Device comparison
Retroid Pocket Nova vs. TRIMUI Smart Pro
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- TRIMUI Smart Pro
- Better screen
- Retroid Pocket Nova
- More portable
- TRIMUI Smart Pro
- Newer model
- Retroid Pocket Nova
Main differences
- Retroid Pocket Nova has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- TRIMUI Smart Pro is about $172 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 5% smaller and 10% lighter.
- Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on TRIMUI Smart Pro.
- Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; TRIMUI Smart Pro runs Linux (Tina).
- Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; TRIMUI Smart Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Details
TRIMUI
TRIMUI Smart Pro
- Price
- $80
- OS
- Linux (Tina)
- Released
- Nov 2023
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.96 inch IPS
- Weight
- 231 grams
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6 collectors · 432 sessions
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Specs
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| Spec | Retroid Pocket Nova | TRIMUI Smart Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $252 | $80 |
| OS | Android 13 | Linux (Tina) |
| Screen | 4.5 inch | 4.96 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | AMOLED | IPS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCS8550 (Dragonwing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class) | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 1 GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD | Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 255 grams | 231 grams |
| Dimensions | 169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm | 188 mm x 80 mm x 17 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | Yes | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- Retroid Pocket Nova DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- Retroid Pocket Nova 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket Nova GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro 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
- TRIMUI Smart Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro 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
- TRIMUI Smart Pro 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
- TRIMUI Smart Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket Nova PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- TRIMUI Smart Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket Nova PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Retroid Pocket Nova Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket Nova SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro 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
- TRIMUI Smart Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket Nova Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Retroid Pocket Nova Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket Nova Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro 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
- TRIMUI Smart Pro 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
- TRIMUI Smart Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Retroid Pocket Nova Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- TRIMUI Smart Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket Nova and the TRIMUI Smart Pro?
- Retroid Pocket Nova has stronger listed emulation coverage. TRIMUI Smart Pro is about $172 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 5% smaller and 10% lighter. Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on TRIMUI Smart Pro. Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; TRIMUI Smart Pro runs Linux (Tina). Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; TRIMUI Smart Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket Nova or the TRIMUI Smart Pro?
- The TRIMUI Smart Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $80, roughly $172 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Retroid Pocket Nova or the TRIMUI Smart Pro?
- The Retroid Pocket Nova is the newer model, released in 2026.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroid Pocket Nova or the TRIMUI Smart Pro?
- The TRIMUI Smart Pro is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 6 collectors tracking it.
