Retroid
Pocket 2S
73
HR Rating
83
User Rating
Pocket 2S / Pocket Nova
Verdict
Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2S vs Pocket Nova comparison. Pocket Nova leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2023), screen size (4.5 vs 3.5). Pocket 2S is the lower-priced option at $125, while Pocket Nova comes in at $229. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 2SRetroid
Pocket NovaRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$125
$229
HR Rating
73
78
User Rating
83
85
Release Year
2023
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
76
Brightness
61
82
Controls
68
79
Durability
70
77
Ease Of Use
62
79
Ergonomics
68
76
Haptics
46
68
Hardware
62
85
OS Support
58
82
Performance
49
84
Portability
66
77
Screen Quality
54
92
Software
63
74
Speakers
53
81
Value
61
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
2S
Pocket Nova
OS
Android 11
Android 13
RAM Size
2 GB
8 GB / 12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS
AMOLED, 120 Hz
Storage
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T610
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Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Micro HDMI, Top facing
Yes
dimensions
—
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
weight
—
255 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 2S
$125
Not carried
Pocket Nova
$229
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 2S83/100 · 11
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
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