Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / Pocket 4
Verdict
Pocket 4 has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Pocket 4 comparison. Pocket 4 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 82. Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $199, while Pocket 4 comes in at $229. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
Pocket 4Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$229
HR Rating
80
80
User Rating
79
82
Release Year
2024
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
79
Brightness
75
79
Controls
75
84
Durability
90
80
Ease Of Use
90
78
Ergonomics
90
78
Haptics
Not rated
72
Hardware
95
81
OS Support
80
71
Performance
Not rated
84
Portability
70
88
Screen Quality
90
77
Software
80
76
Speakers
85
76
Value
50
97
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
16:9
Form Factor
Vertical
Gaming handheld
Make
ModRetro
Retroid
Model
Modretro
Pocket 4
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
true
average price
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—
Battery
—
5000 mAh
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, TF card slot
CPU
—
2x A78 at 2.4GHz + 6x A55 at 2.0GHz
dimensions
—
184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm
GPU
—
G68 MC4 at 900MHz
OS
—
Android 11
RAM Size
—
4 GB
RAM Type
—
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
750x1334
Screen Size (Inches)
—
4.7
Screen Type
—
IPS Touchscreen
Storage
—
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
MediaTek Dimensity 900
weight
—
261 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Chromatic
$199
None listed
Not carried
Pocket 4
$229
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Pocket 482/100 · 10
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