Retroid
Pocket Nova
78
HR Rating
85
User Rating
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Pocket Nova / Pocket G2
Verdict
Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket Nova vs Pocket G2 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). Pocket G2 is the lower-priced option at $ 219, while Pocket Nova 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
Pocket NovaRetroid
Pocket G2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 229
$ 219
HR Rating
78
64
User Rating
85
77
Release Year
2026
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4.5
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
76
68
Brightness
82
68
Controls
79
65
Durability
77
64
Ease Of Use
79
60
Ergonomics
76
45
Haptics
68
55
Hardware
85
65
OS Support
82
72
Performance
84
72
Portability
77
68
Screen Quality
92
82
Software
74
67
Speakers
81
62
Value
58
43
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
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
dimensions
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Qualcomm Adreno A22
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Pocket Nova
Retroid Pocket G2
OS
Android 13
Android 15
RAM Size
8 / 12 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 960
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
AMOLED 120 Hz
AMOLED Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
128 GB
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
weight
255 g
280 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket Nova
$ 229
Not carried
Pocket G2
$ 219
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
Pocket G277/100 · 10
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