Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
Chromatic / Classic
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Classic comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Classic is the lower-priced option at $179, while Chromatic comes in at $199. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
ClassicRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$179
HR Rating
80
54
User Rating
79
52
Release Year
2024
2025
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
72
Brightness
75
61
Controls
75
68
Durability
90
70
Ease Of Use
90
62
Ergonomics
90
67
Haptics
Not rated
46
Hardware
95
61
OS Support
80
58
Performance
Not rated
49
Portability
70
66
Screen Quality
90
54
Software
80
63
Speakers
85
53
Value
50
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
Make
ModRetro
Retroid
Model
Modretro
Classic
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
None
None
Aspect Ratio
—
31:27
Battery
—
5000 mAh
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
—
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
GPU
—
Qualcomm Adreno A12
OS
—
Android 14
RAM Size
—
4 GB / 6 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
1240 x 1080
Screen Size (Inches)
—
3.92
Screen Type
—
OLED
Software Benchmark
—
173
Storage
—
Internal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Chromatic
$199
None listed
Not carried
Classic
$179
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Classic52/100 · 10
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