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One 35 / Pocket 2

Verdict

Pocket 2 has the strongest overall profile in this One 35 vs Pocket 2 comparison. Pocket 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 61 and user rating 65. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (80 vs 85). Pocket 2 is the lower-priced option at $ 80, while One 35 comes in at $ 85. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

MagicX
One 35
One 35
58
HR Rating
55
User Rating
Retroid
Pocket 2
Pocket 2
61
HR Rating
65
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
One 35MagicX
Pocket 2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 85
$ 80
HR Rating
58
61
User Rating
55
65
Release Year
2025
2020
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
68
73
Brightness
65
61
Controls
51
67
Durability
49
69
Ease Of Use
50
61
Ergonomics
51
67
Haptics
50
45
Hardware
50
60
OS Support
54
57
Performance
62
47
Portability
80
67
Screen Quality
76
53
Software
40
62
Speakers
54
52
Value
70
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3
average price
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Battery
4300 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C x2, 3.5mm jack, dual microSD card slots
Bluetooth, WiFi
CPU
MediaTek Helio G85
Cortex-A7
dimensions
153 x 70 x 19 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-400 MP2
Make
MagicX
Retroid
Model
One 35
2
OS
Android 12
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS
RAM Size
4 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
960 x 640
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
IPS
Storage
Internal 64 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
Internal 8 GB EMMC & External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Helio G85
MediaTek MT6580A
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
None
Micro HDMI
weight
189 g
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Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
One 35
$ 85
None listed
Not carried
Pocket 2
$ 80
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

One 35
55/100 · 10
Pocket 2
65/100 · 10

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