Pocket 2 / One 35

Verdict

Pocket 2 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2 vs One 35 comparison. Pocket 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 61 and user rating 65. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (80 vs 85). Pocket 2 is the lower-priced option at $80, while One 35 comes in at $85. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Retroid
Pocket 2
Pocket 2
61
HR Rating
65
User Rating
MagicX
One 35
One 35
58
HR Rating
55
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket 2Retroid
One 35MagicX
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$80
$85
HR Rating
61
58
User Rating
65
55
Release Year
2020
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
68
Brightness
61
65
Controls
67
51
Durability
69
49
Ease Of Use
61
50
Ergonomics
67
51
Haptics
45
50
Hardware
60
50
OS Support
57
54
Performance
47
62
Portability
67
80
Screen Quality
53
76
Software
62
40
Speakers
52
54
Value
61
70
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Battery
4000 mAh
4300 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C x2, 3.5 mm jack, dual MicroSD card slots
CPU
Cortex-A7
MediaTek Helio G85
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Retroid
MagicX
Model
2
One 35
OS
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS
Android 12
RAM Size
1 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
960 x 640
Screen Type
IPS
IPS, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 8 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Internal 64 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek MT6580A
MediaTek Helio G85
Touch Screen
False
True
Video Output
Micro HDMI
None
dimensions
—
153 x 70 x 19 mm
weight
—
189 g

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 2
$80
Not carried
One 35
$85
None listed
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket 2
65/100 · 10
One 35
55/100 · 10

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