Retroid
Pocket 2S
73
HR Rating
83
User Rating
Pocket 2S / Pocket Micro Classic
Verdict
Pocket 2S has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2S vs Pocket Micro Classic comparison. Pocket 2S leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 83. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (125 vs 200). Pocket 2S is the lower-priced option at $125, while Pocket Micro Classic comes in at $200. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 2SRetroid
Pocket Micro ClassicAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$125
$200
HR Rating
73
60
User Rating
83
63
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
71
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
69
Durability
70
72
Ease Of Use
62
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
46
49
Hardware
62
64
OS Support
58
60
Performance
49
49
Portability
66
65
Screen Quality
54
57
Software
63
64
Speakers
53
55
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Battery
4000 mAh
2600 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G57 MC2
Make
Retroid
AYANEO
Model
2S
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
OS
Android 11
Android 13
RAM Size
2 GB
5 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
960 x 640
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T610
MediaTek Helio G99
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Micro HDMI, Top facing
None
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 2S
$125
Not carried
Pocket Micro Classic
$200
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 2S83/100 · 11
Pocket Micro Classic63/100 · 10
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