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EX8 / Pocket Nova

Verdict

Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this EX8 vs Pocket Nova comparison. Pocket Nova leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 85. EX8 is the lower-priced option at $140, while Pocket Nova comes in at $229. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

GAMEMT
EX8
EX8
72
HR Rating
75
User Rating
Retroid
Pocket Nova
Pocket Nova
78
HR Rating
85
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
EX8GAMEMT
Pocket NovaRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$140
$229
HR Rating
72
78
User Rating
75
85
Release Year
2026
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4.88
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
76
Brightness
78
82
Controls
74
79
Durability
70
77
Ease Of Use
70
79
Ergonomics
68
76
Haptics
72
68
Hardware
70
85
OS Support
68
82
Performance
76
84
Portability
73
77
Screen Quality
82
92
Software
69
74
Speakers
72
81
Value
65
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3
Battery
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
MediaTek Helio G99
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
dimensions
188 x 80 x 17 mm
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
GAMEMT
Retroid
Model
EX8
Pocket Nova
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
6 GB
8 / 12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1620 x 1080
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
AMOLED 120 Hz
Storage
64
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
false
true
Video Output
None
yes
weight
290 g
255 g
average price
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Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
EX8
$140
None listed
Not carried
Pocket Nova
$229
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

EX8
75/100 · 10
Pocket Nova
85/100 · 11

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