Retroid
Pocket 3
54
HR Rating
50
User Rating
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Pocket 3 / Pocket S Mini
Verdict
Pocket S Mini has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 3 vs Pocket S Mini comparison. Pocket S Mini leads the summary view with HR rating 77 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2022). Pocket 3 is the lower-priced option at $259, while Pocket S Mini comes in at $320. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 3Retroid
Pocket S MiniAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$259
$320
HR Rating
54
77
User Rating
50
79
Release Year
2022
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
4.2
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
78
Brightness
61
76
Controls
68
80
Durability
70
82
Ease Of Use
62
75
Ergonomics
68
72
Haptics
46
88
Hardware
62
75
OS Support
58
80
Performance
49
79
Portability
66
84
Screen Quality
54
84
Software
63
76
Speakers
53
74
Value
61
62
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
4700 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, microSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 1x / 3x
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Make
Retroid
AYANEO
Model
Retroid Pocket 3
Pocket S Mini
OS
Android 11
Android 14
RAM Size
1 GB
8 / 12 / 16
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1334 x 750
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS
LCD, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 32 GB eMCP, External MicroSD
128 / 256 / 512
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T310
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
Micro HDMI Top facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
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dimensions
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167.1 x 77.85 x 18.5 mm
weight
—
305 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 3
$259
Not carried
Pocket S Mini
$320
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 350/100 · 10
Pocket S Mini79/100 · 10
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