Retroid
Pocket 4
80
HR Rating
82
User Rating
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Pocket 4 / Mini V2
Verdict
Mini V2 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 4 vs Mini V2 comparison. Mini V2 leads the summary view with HR rating 75 and user rating 95. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2024). Pocket 4 is the lower-priced option at USD 229, while Mini V2 comes in at USD 299. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 4Retroid
Mini V2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 229
USD 299
HR Rating
80
75
User Rating
82
95
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
3.92
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
79
85
Brightness
79
85
Controls
84
70
Durability
80
80
Ease Of Use
78
75
Ergonomics
78
90
Haptics
72
70
Hardware
81
90
OS Support
71
80
Performance
84
65
Portability
88
85
Screen Quality
77
85
Software
76
75
Speakers
76
80
Value
97
80
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
31:27
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, TF card slot
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
2x A78 at 2.4GHz + 6x A55 at 2.0GHz
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
dimensions
184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm
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Form Factor
Gaming handheld
Horizontal
GPU
G68 MC4 at 900MHz
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Pocket 4
Mini V2
OS
Android 11
Android 13
RAM Size
4 GB
5 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz)
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
750x1334
1240 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
OLED
Storage
128 GB
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 900
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
true
USB-C video out Bottom facing
weight
261 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 4
USD 229
Not carried
Mini V2
USD 299
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 482/100 · 10
Mini V295/100 · 10
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