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Pocket ACE / Portal-Retro

Verdict

Pocket ACE has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket ACE vs Portal-Retro comparison. Pocket ACE leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 74. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2023). Portal-Retro is the lower-priced option at $400, while Pocket ACE comes in at $450. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

AYANEO
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
73
HR Rating
74
User Rating
Pimax
Portal-Retro
Portal-Retro
65
HR Rating
70
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket ACEAYANEO
Portal-RetroPimax
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$450
$400
HR Rating
73
65
User Rating
74
70
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4.5
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
80
69
Brightness
90
63
Controls
80
73
Durability
85
75
Ease Of Use
75
67
Ergonomics
80
69
Haptics
80
55
Hardware
90
71
OS Support
75
65
Performance
69
62
Portability
70
63
Screen Quality
70
64
Software
80
68
Speakers
80
59
Value
50
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
16:9
Battery
6000 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi (#?), Bluetooth 5.3
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55) 1x / 3x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
AYANEO
Pimax
Model
Pocket ACE
Pimax Portal
OS
Android 13
Android 12
RAM Size
12 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
N/A
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1620 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Screen Type
IPS
LCD
Storage
Internal 128 GB (UFS 3.1) / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB / 256 GB, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
USB-C video out
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket ACE
$450
None listed
Not carried
Portal-Retro
$400
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket ACE
74/100 · 10
Portal-Retro
70/100 · 11

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