Retroid
Pocket 6
91
HR Rating
87
User Rating
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Pocket 6 / NEXT 2
Verdict
Pocket 6 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 6 vs NEXT 2 comparison. Pocket 6 leads the summary view with HR rating 91 and user rating 87. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (244 vs 2000). Pocket 6 is the lower-priced option at $244, while NEXT 2 comes in at $2,000. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 6Retroid
NEXT 2AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$244
$2,000
HR Rating
91
80
User Rating
87
85
Release Year
2026
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
9.06
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
80
84
Brightness
87
91
Controls
78
91
Durability
75
84
Ease Of Use
70
72
Ergonomics
75
74
Haptics
65
90
Hardware
90
94
OS Support
70
80
Performance
75
96
Portability
80
50
Screen Quality
92
96
Software
70
76
Speakers
70
84
Value
90
38
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16x9
16:10
Battery
6000mAh
116 Wh
Connectivity
wi-fi, bluetooth,
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Adreno 740
AMD Radeon 8060S
Make
Retroid
AYANEO
Model
Retroid Pocket 6
NEXT 2
OS
Android 13
Windows 11
RAM Size
8
32 / 64 / 128 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920x1080
2400 x 1504
Screen Type
AMOLED
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
Software Benchmark
6680
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Storage
128
Internal 1 / 2 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
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dimensions
—
341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
weight
—
1426 g
Pricing Snapshot
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 6
$244
Not carried
NEXT 2
$2,000
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 687/100 · 11
NEXT 285/100 · 10
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