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Pocket Nova / Pocket Max

Verdict

Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket Nova vs Pocket Max comparison. Pocket Nova leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (229 vs 230). Pocket Nova is the lower-priced option at $229, while Pocket Max comes in at $230. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Retroid
Pocket Nova
Pocket Nova
78
HR Rating
85
User Rating
Mangmi
Pocket Max
Pocket Max
76
HR Rating
82
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket NovaRetroid
Pocket MaxMangmi
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$229
$230
HR Rating
78
76
User Rating
85
82
Release Year
2026
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4.5
7.0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
76
80
Brightness
82
78
Controls
79
80
Durability
77
74
Ease Of Use
79
75
Ergonomics
76
87
Haptics
68
72
Hardware
85
77
OS Support
82
68
Performance
84
74
Portability
77
67
Screen Quality
92
92
Software
74
68
Speakers
81
68
Value
58
80
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
8000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
dimensions
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
Retroid
Mangmi
Model
Pocket Nova
Pocket Max
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
8 / 12 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 960
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
AMOLED 120 Hz
AMOLED Touchscreen, 144 Hz
Storage
128 GB
Internal 128 GB, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
yes
weight
255 g
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Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket Nova
$229
Not carried
Pocket Max
$230
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket Nova
85/100 · 11
Pocket Max
82/100 · 10

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