Retroid
Classic
54
HR Rating
52
User Rating
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Classic / Pocket Micro Classic
Verdict
Pocket Micro Classic has the strongest overall profile in this Classic vs Pocket Micro Classic comparison. Pocket Micro Classic leads the summary view with HR rating 60 and user rating 63. Classic is the lower-priced option at USD 179, while Pocket Micro Classic comes in at USD 200. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ClassicRetroid
Pocket Micro ClassicAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 179
USD 200
HR Rating
54
60
User Rating
52
63
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
3.92
3.5
Video Output
0
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
71
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
69
Durability
70
72
Ease Of Use
62
63
Ergonomics
67
68
Haptics
46
49
Hardware
61
64
OS Support
58
60
Performance
49
49
Portability
66
65
Screen Quality
54
57
Software
63
64
Speakers
53
55
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
31:27
3:2
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
2600 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
CPU
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Vertical
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A12
Mali-G57 MC2
Make
Retroid
AYANEO
Model
Classic
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
3 GB
5 GB
RAM Type
4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1240 x 1080
960 x 640
Screen Type
OLED
IPS
Software Benchmark
173
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Storage
Internal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
MediaTek Helio G99
Touch Screen
true
true
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Classic
USD 179
Not carried
Pocket Micro Classic
USD 200
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Classic52/100 · 10
Pocket Micro Classic63/100 · 10
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