Retroid
3 Plus
63
HR Rating
69
User Rating
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3 Plus / Pocket 2S
Verdict
Pocket 2S has the strongest overall profile in this 3 Plus vs Pocket 2S comparison. Pocket 2S leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 88. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (125 vs 150), release year (2023 vs 2022). Pocket 2S is the lower-priced option at $125, while 3 Plus comes in at $150. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
3 PlusRetroid
Pocket 2SRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$150
$125
HR Rating
63
73
User Rating
69
88
Release Year
2022
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
68
Durability
71
70
Ease Of Use
63
62
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
47
46
Hardware
62
62
OS Support
59
58
Performance
50
49
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
55
54
Software
63
63
Speakers
54
53
Value
60
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
Battery
4500 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Retroid Pocket 3 Plus
2S
OS
Android 11
Android 11
RAM Size
4 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1334 x 750
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T618
UNISOC Tiger T610
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
Micro HDMI Top facing
Micro HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
3 Plus
$150
Not carried
Pocket 2S
$125
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
3 Plus69/100 · 10
Pocket 2S88/100 · 10
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