Retroid
Pocket Nova
78
HR Rating
85
User Rating
Pocket Nova / 3 Plus
Verdict
Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket Nova vs 3 Plus comparison. Pocket Nova leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2022). 3 Plus is the lower-priced option at $150, while Pocket Nova comes in at $229. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket NovaRetroid
3 PlusRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$229
$150
HR Rating
78
63
User Rating
85
69
Release Year
2026
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4.5
4.7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
76
72
Brightness
82
61
Controls
79
68
Durability
77
71
Ease Of Use
79
63
Ergonomics
76
68
Haptics
68
47
Hardware
85
62
OS Support
82
59
Performance
84
50
Portability
77
66
Screen Quality
92
55
Software
74
63
Speakers
81
54
Value
58
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
dimensions
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Pocket Nova
Retroid Pocket 3 Plus
OS
Android 13
Android 11
RAM Size
8 GB / 12 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 960
1334 x 750
Screen Type
AMOLED, 120 Hz
IPS
Storage
128 GB
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Yes
Micro HDMI, Top facing
weight
255 g
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System on a Chip (SoC)
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UNISOC Tiger T618
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket Nova
$229
Not carried
3 Plus
$150
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
3 Plus69/100 · 10
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