Retroid
Pocket G2
64
HR Rating
77
User Rating
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Pocket G2 / Pocket 5
Verdict
Pocket G2 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket G2 vs Pocket 5 comparison. Pocket G2 leads the summary view with HR rating 64 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (219 vs 350), release year (2025 vs 2024). Pocket G2 is the lower-priced option at USD 219, while Pocket 5 comes in at USD 350. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket G2Retroid
Pocket 5Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 219
USD 350
HR Rating
64
66
User Rating
77
75
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
68
71
Brightness
68
62
Controls
65
70
Durability
64
72
Ease Of Use
60
64
Ergonomics
45
68
Haptics
55
49
Hardware
65
65
OS Support
72
61
Performance
72
64
Portability
68
65
Screen Quality
82
58
Software
67
65
Speakers
62
55
Value
43
59
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
dimensions
199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A22
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Retroid Pocket G2
5
OS
Android 15
Android 13
RAM Size
8 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
AMOLED Touchscreen, 60 Hz
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
USB-C video out Bottom facing
weight
280 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket G2
USD 219
Not carried
Pocket 5
USD 350
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket G277/100 · 10
Pocket 575/100 · 11
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