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Mini V2 / 5

Verdict

Mini V2 has the strongest overall profile in this Mini V2 vs 5 comparison. Mini V2 leads the summary view with HR rating 75 and user rating 95. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (199 vs 225), release year (2025 vs 2024). Mini V2 is the lower-priced option at $199, while 5 comes in at $225. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Retroid / Moorechip
Mini V2
Mini V2
75
HR Rating
95
User Rating
Retroid / Moorechip
5
5
66
HR Rating
73
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Mini V2Retroid / Moorechip
5Retroid / Moorechip
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$225
HR Rating
75
66
User Rating
95
73
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
3.92
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
85
71
Brightness
85
62
Controls
70
70
Durability
80
72
Ease Of Use
75
64
Ergonomics
90
68
Haptics
70
49
Hardware
90
65
OS Support
80
61
Performance
65
64
Portability
85
65
Screen Quality
85
58
Software
75
65
Speakers
80
55
Value
80
59
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
31:27
16:9
Battery
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
Retroid Pocket
Retroid Pocket
Model
Mini V2
5
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
5 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz)
LPDDR4x
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1240 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Mini V2
$199
None listed
Not carried
5
$225
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

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Overall user rating

Mini V2
95/100 · 10
5
73/100 · 10

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