Mini Zero 28 / Pocket 2

Verdict

Mini Zero 28 has the strongest overall profile in this Mini Zero 28 vs Pocket 2 comparison. Mini Zero 28 leads the summary view with HR rating 64 and user rating 72. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2020). Pocket 2 is the lower-priced option at $80, while Mini Zero 28 comes in at $86. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

MagicX
Mini Zero 28
Mini Zero 28
64
HR Rating
72
User Rating
Retroid
Pocket 2
Pocket 2
61
HR Rating
65
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Mini Zero 28MagicX
Pocket 2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$86
$80
HR Rating
64
61
User Rating
72
65
Release Year
2025
2020
Screen Size (Inches)
2.8
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
61
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
45
Hardware
59
60
OS Support
57
57
Performance
46
47
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
53
Software
62
62
Speakers
52
52
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
2900 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
CPU
Cortex-A53
Cortex-A7
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
Mali-400 MP2
Make
MagicX
Retroid
Model
Mini Zero 28
2
OS
Android 10
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS
RAM Size
1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Internal 8 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner A133 Plus
MediaTek MT6580A
Touch Screen
False
False
Video Output
None
Micro HDMI

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Mini Zero 28
$86
None listed
Not carried
Pocket 2
$80
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Mini Zero 28
72/100 · 10
Pocket 2
65/100 · 10

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