Retroid
Pocket 4
80
HR Rating
82
User Rating
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Pocket 4 / Pocket Nova
Verdict
Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 4 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 2024). Both land at about USD 229, so the decision comes down to scores, ergonomics, and the specific specs you care about. 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
Pocket NovaRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 229
USD 229
HR Rating
80
78
User Rating
82
85
Release Year
2024
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
79
76
Brightness
79
82
Controls
84
79
Durability
80
77
Ease Of Use
78
79
Ergonomics
78
76
Haptics
72
68
Hardware
81
85
OS Support
71
82
Performance
84
84
Portability
88
77
Screen Quality
77
92
Software
76
74
Speakers
76
81
Value
97
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, TF card slot
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
2x A78 at 2.4GHz + 6x A55 at 2.0GHz
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
dimensions
184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
Form Factor
Gaming handheld
Horizontal
GPU
G68 MC4 at 900MHz
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Pocket 4
Pocket Nova
OS
Android 11
Android 13
RAM Size
4 GB
8 / 12 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
750x1334
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
AMOLED 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 900
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
true
yes
weight
261 g
255 g
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Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 4
USD 229
Not carried
Pocket Nova
USD 229
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 482/100 · 10
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
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