Retroid
Mini V2
75
HR Rating
95
User Rating
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Mini V2 / Pocket Nova
Verdict
Mini V2 has the strongest overall profile in this Mini V2 vs Pocket Nova comparison. Mini V2 leads the summary view with HR rating 75 and user rating 95. Pocket Nova is the lower-priced option at $229, while Mini V2 comes in at $299. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Mini V2Retroid
Pocket NovaRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$299
$229
HR Rating
75
78
User Rating
95
85
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
3.92
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
85
76
Brightness
85
82
Controls
70
79
Durability
80
77
Ease Of Use
75
79
Ergonomics
90
76
Haptics
70
68
Hardware
90
85
OS Support
80
82
Performance
65
84
Portability
85
77
Screen Quality
85
92
Software
75
74
Speakers
80
81
Value
80
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
31:27
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Mini V2
Pocket Nova
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
5 GB
8 / 12 GB
RAM Type
6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz)
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1240 x 1080
1280 x 960
Screen Type
OLED
AMOLED 120 Hz
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
yes
average price
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dimensions
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169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
weight
—
255 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Mini V2
$299
Not carried
Pocket Nova
$229
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Mini V295/100 · 10
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
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