Retroid
Pocket 2S
73
HR Rating
83
User Rating
Pocket 2S / RG-353P
Verdict
Pocket 2S has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2S vs RG-353P comparison. Pocket 2S leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 83. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2023 vs 2022). RG-353P is the lower-priced option at $96, while Pocket 2S comes in at $125. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 2SRetroid
RG-353PANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$125
$96
HR Rating
73
59
User Rating
83
60
Release Year
2023
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
68
Durability
70
70
Ease Of Use
62
62
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
46
47
Hardware
62
62
OS Support
58
59
Performance
49
50
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
54
55
Software
63
63
Speakers
53
53
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Retroid
ANBERNIC
Model
2S
RG-353P
OS
Android 11
Android 11 / Linux (JELOS)
RAM Size
2 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T610
Rockchip RK3566
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Micro HDMI, Top facing
Mini HDMI, Top facing
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 2S
$125
Not carried
RG-353P
$96
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 2S83/100 · 11
RG-353P60/100 · 10
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