Retroid
Classic
54
HR Rating
52
User Rating
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Classic / Pocket DMG
Verdict
Pocket DMG has the strongest overall profile in this Classic vs Pocket DMG comparison. Pocket DMG leads the summary view with HR rating 70 and user rating 73. Classic is the lower-priced option at $179, while Pocket DMG comes in at $339. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ClassicRetroid
Pocket DMGAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$179
$339
HR Rating
54
70
User Rating
52
73
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
3.92
3.92
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
74
Brightness
61
76
Controls
68
58
Durability
70
80
Ease Of Use
62
66
Ergonomics
67
60
Haptics
46
68
Hardware
61
84
OS Support
58
70
Performance
49
82
Portability
66
70
Screen Quality
54
92
Software
63
68
Speakers
53
72
Value
61
30
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
31:27
31:27
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, microSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A12
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Make
Retroid
AYANEO
Model
Classic
Pocket DMG
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
3 GB
8 / 12 / 16
RAM Type
4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1240 x 1080
1240 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
OLED, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Software Benchmark
173
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Storage
Internal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
128 / 256 / 512 / 1 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
0
yes
dimensions
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91.5 x 151 x 15–22.3 mm
weight
—
278 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Classic
$179
Not carried
Pocket DMG
$339
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Classic52/100 · 10
Pocket DMG73/100 · 10
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