GAMEMT
EX8
72
HR Rating
75
User Rating
EX8 / Pocket 2S
Verdict
Pocket 2S has the strongest overall profile in this EX8 vs Pocket 2S comparison. Pocket 2S leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 83. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (125 vs 140). Pocket 2S is the lower-priced option at $125, while EX8 comes in at $140. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
EX8GAMEMT
Pocket 2SRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$140
$125
HR Rating
72
73
User Rating
75
83
Release Year
2026
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4.88
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
72
Brightness
78
61
Controls
74
68
Durability
70
70
Ease Of Use
70
62
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
72
46
Hardware
70
62
OS Support
68
58
Performance
76
49
Portability
73
66
Screen Quality
82
54
Software
69
63
Speakers
72
53
Value
65
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3
Battery
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
MediaTek Helio G99
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
dimensions
188 x 80 x 17 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
GAMEMT
Retroid
Model
EX8
2S
OS
Android 14
Android 11
RAM Size
6 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1620 x 1080
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
IPS
Storage
64 GB
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
False
True
Video Output
None
Micro HDMI, Top facing
weight
290 g
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System on a Chip (SoC)
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UNISOC Tiger T610
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
EX8
$140
None listed
Not carried
Pocket 2S
$125
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
EX875/100 · 10
Pocket 2S83/100 · 11
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