Retroid
Pocket 5
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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Pocket 5 / Pocket G2
Verdict
Pocket G2 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 5 vs Pocket G2 comparison. Pocket G2 leads the summary view with HR rating 64 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (219 vs 350), release year (2025 vs 2024). Pocket G2 is the lower-priced option at $ 219, while Pocket 5 comes in at $ 350. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 5Retroid
Pocket G2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 350
$ 219
HR Rating
66
64
User Rating
75
77
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
68
Brightness
62
68
Controls
70
65
Durability
72
64
Ease Of Use
64
60
Ergonomics
68
45
Haptics
49
55
Hardware
65
65
OS Support
61
72
Performance
64
72
Portability
65
68
Screen Quality
58
82
Software
65
67
Speakers
55
62
Value
59
43
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Qualcomm Adreno A22
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
5
Retroid Pocket G2
OS
Android 13
Android 15
RAM Size
7 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
AMOLED Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
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dimensions
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199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm
weight
—
280 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 5
$ 350
Not carried
Pocket G2
$ 219
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 575/100 · 11
Pocket G277/100 · 10
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