Retroid
Pocket 4
80
HR Rating
82
User Rating
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Pocket 4 / Pocket G2
Verdict
Pocket 4 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 4 vs Pocket G2 comparison. Pocket 4 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 82. Pocket G2 is the lower-priced option at $219, while Pocket 4 comes in at $229. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 4Retroid
Pocket G2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$229
$219
HR Rating
80
64
User Rating
82
77
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
79
68
Brightness
79
68
Controls
84
65
Durability
80
64
Ease Of Use
78
60
Ergonomics
78
45
Haptics
72
55
Hardware
81
65
OS Support
71
72
Performance
84
72
Portability
88
68
Screen Quality
77
82
Software
76
67
Speakers
76
62
Value
97
43
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, TF card slot
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
2x A78 at 2.4GHz + 6x A55 at 2.0GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
dimensions
184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm
199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm
Form Factor
Gaming handheld
Horizontal
GPU
G68 MC4 at 900MHz
Qualcomm Adreno A22
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Pocket 4
Retroid Pocket G2
OS
Android 11
Android 15
RAM Size
4 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
750x1334
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
AMOLED Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
128 GB
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 900
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
true
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
weight
261 g
280 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 4
$229
Not carried
Pocket G2
$219
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 482/100 · 10
Pocket G277/100 · 10
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