Retroid
Pocket Nova
78
HR Rating
85
User Rating
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Pocket Nova / Mini V2
Verdict
Mini V2 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket Nova vs Mini V2 comparison. Mini V2 leads the summary view with HR rating 75 and user rating 95. Pocket Nova 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 NovaRetroid
Mini V2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 229
USD 299
HR Rating
78
75
User Rating
85
95
Release Year
2026
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4.5
3.92
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
76
85
Brightness
82
85
Controls
79
70
Durability
77
80
Ease Of Use
79
75
Ergonomics
76
90
Haptics
68
70
Hardware
85
90
OS Support
82
80
Performance
84
65
Portability
77
85
Screen Quality
92
85
Software
74
75
Speakers
81
80
Value
58
80
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
31:27
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
dimensions
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Pocket Nova
Mini V2
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
8 / 12 GB
5 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz)
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 960
1240 x 1080
Screen Type
AMOLED 120 Hz
OLED
Storage
128 GB
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
USB-C video out Bottom facing
weight
255 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket Nova
USD 229
Not carried
Mini V2
USD 299
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
Mini V295/100 · 10
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