Sony
PlayStation Portal
72
HR Rating
78
User Rating
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PlayStation Portal / Pocket Max
Verdict
Pocket Max has the strongest overall profile in this PlayStation Portal vs Pocket Max comparison. Pocket Max leads the summary view with HR rating 76 and user rating 82. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2023). PlayStation Portal is the lower-priced option at $199, while Pocket Max comes in at $230. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
PlayStation PortalSony
Pocket MaxMangmi
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$230
HR Rating
72
76
User Rating
78
82
Release Year
2023
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
8
7.0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
43
80
Brightness
Not rated
78
Controls
Not rated
80
Durability
80
74
Ease Of Use
80
75
Ergonomics
90
87
Haptics
90
72
Hardware
91
77
OS Support
70
68
Performance
50
74
Portability
50
67
Screen Quality
80
92
Software
70
68
Speakers
70
68
Value
73
80
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
Android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16x9
16:9
Connectivity
wifi, bluetooth
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
Make
Sony
Mangmi
Model
PlayStation Portal
Pocket Max
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD
AMOLED Touchscreen, 144 Hz
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
yes
average price
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Battery
—
8000 mAh
CPU
—
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Form Factor
—
Horizontal
GPU
—
Qualcomm Adreno 650
OS
—
Android 13
RAM Size
—
8 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR4X
Storage
—
Internal 128 GB, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
yes
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
PlayStation Portal
$199
None listed
Not carried
Pocket Max
$230
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
PlayStation Portal78/100 · 1
Pocket Max82/100 · 10
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