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