Retroid
Mini V2
75
HR Rating
95
User Rating
Mini V2 / Pocket S Mini
Verdict
Mini V2 has the strongest overall profile in this Mini V2 vs Pocket S Mini comparison. Mini V2 leads the summary view with HR rating 75 and user rating 95. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (299 vs 320). Mini V2 is the lower-priced option at $299, while Pocket S Mini comes in at $320. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Mini V2Retroid
Pocket S MiniAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$299
$320
HR Rating
75
77
User Rating
95
79
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
3.92
4.2
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
85
78
Brightness
85
76
Controls
70
80
Durability
80
82
Ease Of Use
75
75
Ergonomics
90
72
Haptics
70
88
Hardware
90
75
OS Support
80
80
Performance
65
79
Portability
85
84
Screen Quality
85
84
Software
75
76
Speakers
80
74
Value
80
62
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
31:27
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
4700 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, MicroSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Make
Retroid
AYANEO
Model
Mini V2
Pocket S Mini
OS
Android 13
Android 14
RAM Size
6 GB
8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X (2133 MHz)
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1240 x 1080
1280 x 960
Screen Type
OLED
LCD, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
—
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
dimensions
—
167.1 x 77.85 x 18.5 mm
weight
—
305 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Mini V2
$299
Not carried
Pocket S Mini
$320
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Mini V295/100 · 10
Pocket S Mini79/100 · 10
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