AYANEO
Pocket Micro Classic
60
HR Rating
63
User Rating
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Pocket Micro Classic / Pocket Nova
Verdict
Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket Micro Classic vs Pocket Nova comparison. Pocket Nova leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2025), screen size (4.5 vs 3.5). Pocket Micro Classic is the lower-priced option at $ 200, while Pocket Nova comes in at $ 229. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket Micro ClassicAYANEO
Pocket NovaRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 200
$ 229
HR Rating
60
78
User Rating
63
85
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
76
Brightness
61
82
Controls
69
79
Durability
72
77
Ease Of Use
63
79
Ergonomics
68
76
Haptics
49
68
Hardware
64
85
OS Support
60
82
Performance
49
84
Portability
65
77
Screen Quality
57
92
Software
64
74
Speakers
55
81
Value
60
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3
Battery
2600 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
AYANEO
Retroid
Model
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Pocket Nova
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
5 GB
8 / 12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
960 x 640
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS
AMOLED 120 Hz
Storage
Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Helio G99
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
0
yes
average price
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dimensions
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169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
weight
—
255 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket Micro Classic
$ 200
Not carried
Pocket Nova
$ 229
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket Micro Classic63/100 · 10
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
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