Retroid

Pocket 4

2024Gaming handheldAndroid 11MediaTek Dimensity 900
80
HR Rating
Critic-weighted composite
82
User Rating
From 10 community votes
Listed price
$139MSRP $229
A-Tier
Pocket 4
4.7"4 GB5000 mAh
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The Retroid Pocket 4 is a compact Android handheld built around the MediaTek Dimensity 900 and a sharp 4.7-inch widescreen display. It delivers strong performance for Dreamcast, PSP, Nintendo 64, and many GameCube and PlayStation 2 titles while remaining highly portable. Hall-effect sticks, analog triggers, active cooling, and competitive pricing make it a capable midrange option, though Android 11 and the smaller LCD screen hold it back from Retroid’s newer models.

The Stat Sheet

15 categories
Battery Life
7.9
Brightness / Outdoor Visibility
7.9
Controls
8.4
Durability
8.0
Ease of Use
7.8
Ergonomics
7.8
Haptics Feedback
7.2
Hardware Quality
8.1
OS SupportWORST
7.1
Performance
8.4
Portability
8.8
Screen Quality
7.7
Software
7.6
Speaker Quality
7.6
ValueBest
9.7

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