Pocket 2 / Pocket 2S

Verdict

Pocket 2S has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2 vs Pocket 2S comparison. Pocket 2S leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 88. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2023 vs 2020). Pocket 2 is the lower-priced option at $80, while Pocket 2S comes in at $125. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Retroid

Pocket 2

HR Rating

User Rating

Retroid

Pocket 2S

HR Rating

User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field

Pocket 2Retroid

Pocket 2SRetroid

The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner

Price

$80

$125

HR Rating

User Rating

Release Year

2020

2023

Screen Size (Inches)

3.5

The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader

Battery Life

Brightness

Controls

Durability

Ease Of Use

Ergonomics

Haptics

Hardware

OS Support

Performance

Portability

Screen Quality

Software

Speakers

Value

The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is

Architecture

ARM

Aspect Ratio

4:3

Battery

4000 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0

CPU

Cortex-A7

Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x

Form Factor

Horizontal

GPU

Mali-400 MP2

Mali-G52 MP2

Make

Retroid

Model

Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS

Android 11

RAM Size

1 GB

2 GB

RAM Type

DDR3

LPDDR4X

Best Resolution for Retro Gaming

640 x 480

Screen Type

IPS

Storage

Internal 8 GB eMMC & External MicroSD

Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD

System on a Chip (SoC)

MediaTek MT6580A

UNISOC Tiger T610

Touch Screen

False

True

Video Output

Micro HDMI

Micro HDMI, Top facing

Where to buy

Device

Price

Storefronts

Availability

Pocket 2

$80

Not carried

Pocket 2S

$125

Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket 2

65/100 · 10

Pocket 2S

88/100 · 10

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