Pocket S2 / Portal-Retro

Verdict

Pocket S2 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket S2 vs Portal-Retro comparison. Pocket S2 leads the summary view with HR rating 72. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2023), screen size (6.3 vs 5.5). Portal-Retro is the lower-priced option at $400, while Pocket S2 comes in at $439. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

AYANEO
Pocket S2
Pocket S2
72
HR Rating
—
User Rating
Pimax
Portal-Retro
Portal-Retro
65
HR Rating
70
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket S2AYANEO
Portal-RetroPimax
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$439
$400
HR Rating
72
65
User Rating
Not rated
70
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
6.3
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
69
Brightness
Not rated
63
Controls
Not rated
73
Durability
Not rated
75
Ease Of Use
Not rated
67
Ergonomics
Not rated
69
Haptics
Not rated
55
Hardware
Not rated
71
OS Support
Not rated
65
Performance
Not rated
62
Portability
Not rated
63
Screen Quality
Not rated
64
Software
Not rated
68
Speakers
Not rated
59
Value
Not rated
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
8000 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55) 1x / 3x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A33
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
AYANEO
Pimax
Model
Pocket S2
Pimax Portal
OS
Android 14
Android 12
RAM Size
8 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
—
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
2560 x 1440
3840 x 2160
Screen Type
IPS
LCD
Storage
128 GB
Internal 128 GB / 256 GB, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Yes
USB-C video out
Architecture
—
ARM
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket S2
$439
Not carried
Portal-Retro
$400
None listed
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket S2
No ratings
Portal-Retro
70/100 · 11

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